Category: Agriculture (archives)

Power of knowledge retention in farming and rural communities May 24, 2017 in Business In addition to absence of appropriate information at the right time, lack of knowledge retention mechanisms is a big challenge for African farming and rural communities. Unfortunately, most resources continue to be directed at the dissemination of ideas from policymakers and development actors. …

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Zimbabwe runs short of potatoes May 24, 2017 in Business Zimbabwe has run out of potatoes for making potato crisps, prompting a company in Southerton industrial area to approach government seeking an urgent import permit to buy potatoes from South Africa, as heavy rainfall affected local supply. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA Hanawa Super Foods, a potato chips company, …

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World Bank ranks Zim 15th in seed sector May 24, 2017 Business An Enabling the Business of Agriculture (EBA) study conducted by the World Bank has ranked Zimbabwe’s seed sector as number 15 out of the 62 countries measured.The report measures and monitors key elements of countries’ regulatory framework that affect agribusiness value chains. It also …

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Veld fires: Fireguard construction May 24, 2017 Business What is a fireguard?It is a belt of not less than 9 metres that is cleared of all inflammable materials in order to control the spread of veld fires. Fireguards are essential for protecting and safeguarding veldts, property and lives of various living organisms including human beings. However, many land …

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Shot in arm for Chiredzi irrigation scheme May 24, 2017 Local News Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZIA non-governmental organisation has availed $120 000 towards the refurbishment of Manjinje Irrigation Scheme, which has been defunct for almost 10 years. Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE) facilitated the installation of modern solar powered irrigation equipment and security systems at the irrigation …

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SA forecasts biggest corn yield since 1981 May 23, 2017 in Business SOUTH AFRICA, the continent’s biggest corn grower, will probably increase its forecast for a bumper crop of the staple grain for a third time this year, as yields continue to beat expectations. BY THEMBISILE DZONZI Growers may reap 14,65 million metric tonnes of corn this …

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Mat South beats Command Agric yield target May 23, 2017 Local News Abednigo Ncube Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge BureauMatabeleland South Province has surpassed its targeted yield of maize put under Government’s Command Agriculture scheme by 29 percent, an official has said. Chairperson of the provincial coordinating committee Mr Masauso Mawocha said so far they had delivered 1 …

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US$200m deal under threat May 19, 2017 in News A US$200 million deal between Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) and the state-run Grain Marketing Board (GMB) is under threat after Agriculture minister Joseph Made recently appointed Rockie Mutenha as new GMB general manager instead of GMAZ chairman Tafadzwa Musarara as initially agreed. Staff Writers. Government sources …

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Fish farming transforms livelihoods in rural communities May 20, 2017 in Feature Story, News FOR Jennifer Manatsa (56) of Sithole village, taking care of 11 grandchildren has been challenging. Toiling in other people’s fields and gardens was her order of the day. HAZVINEI MWANAKA Dzingazhara Fish Cooperative made up of 14 members, said the fish farming project has …

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Cottco ready for marketing season May 22, 2017 Business Dr Mangudya Business ReporterRESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe governor Dr John Mangudya said The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe has mobilised enough resources to buy cotton during this marketing season. The Government, through the RBZ spent at least $40 million to finance cotton this season and Dr Mangudya assured …

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