Category: Agriculture (archives)

How African agriculture is underrated due to narrow notions of evidence March 8, 2017 in Business When economists and policymakers in developing countries talk about evidence, in most cases, they mean numbers or statistics. CHARLES DHEWA For instance, in African countries, statistics dominate the language used to describe fiscal policies and budgets in monetary terms. However, in …

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SA chicken import wars: Wake up call for Zim March 7, 2017 Business Prosper NdlovuTHE South African poultry industry is in serious distress due to the heavy influx of cheap chicken imports mainly from Europe. Recent media reports from the neighbouring country indicate that imports have put a strain on dozens of poultry farmers who feel …

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A bumper maize harvest is upon us, let’s prepare March 6, 2017 Business Increasing maize productivity per hectare is one of the major drivers for achieving food security in the country John Basera and Gorden Mabuyaye Bumper HarvestMaize is a major income earner amongst farmers (small and large) and a significant contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic …

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Tokwe-Mukosi dam level up March 4, 2017 Local News George Maponga in ChiviTokwe-Mukosi Dam has so far collected nearly one billion cubic metres of water, enough to irrigate over 17 000 hectares, amid calls for Government to speedily set up irrigation schemes in southern Masvingo. The dam was completed in December last year, making it Zimbabwe’s largest …

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China keen to modernise agric industry March 6, 2017 Local News Elita Chikwati in Beijing, China China has committed to implement structural adjustments in its agriculture sector to modernise the industry, boost national food security and enhance rural incomes.The country said it will work on improving the industrial, production and operational systems in the agricultural sector …

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25 killed as floods wreak havoc in Midlands March 6, 2017 Local News Innocent Ruwende in Midlands Cyclone Dineo-induced floods which wreaked havoc in most parts of the country left a trail of destruction in the Midlands Province, claiming 25 lives, while more than 10 bridges were either swept away or extensively damaged.Hundreds of small livestock, …

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250 000t grain in reserves: Made March 6, 2017 Local News Dr Made Farirai Machivenyika Senior ReporterThe country has over six months supply of maize held under the Strategic Grain Reserve, while the area of all major crops planted this season has doubled due to the good rains and the support given to farmers under Command Agriculture. …

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Met Office allays Cyclone Enawo fears March 6, 2017 Local News Nyemudzai Kakore Herald CorrespondentThe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned Zimbabweans not to panic over tropical Cyclone Enawo, as it is still too far from the mainland to have any effect. Cyclone Enawo is brewing east of Madagascar and is likely to affect Zimbabwe if it …

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Another tropical cyclone brewing March 4, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Fidelis Munyoro Chief Reporter—Another tropical cyclone is brewing east of Madagascar and is likely to affect Zimbabwe mid this month, the Meteorological Services Department has warned. A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating, low-pressure storm system characterised by very strong winds, thunderstorms and torrential rains. Depending on its location and …

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$47m silos rehab begins March 4, 2017 Local News, Top Stories Grain Marketing Board acting general manager Mr Lawrence Jasi addresses members of the Lands, Agriculture and Irrigation Development parliamentary portfolio committee during a tour of GMB Aspindale depot yesterday. — Picture by Shelton Muchena Nyemudzai Kakore Herald CorrespondentThe Grain Marketing Board has started the rehabilitation of its …

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