Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Command Agric exceeds target March 6, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa (centre) is flanked by Minister of State for Harare Provincial Affairs Miriam Chikukwa (right) and the newly appointed Kuwadzana Extension Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Superintendent Reverend Victor Chidzambwa during his welcome ceremony in Kuwadzana, Harare yesterday. — (Picture by Memory Mangombe) Tendai Mugabe Senior ReporterThe …
Rains break 64-year record March 6, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Bulawayo’s Lower Ncema Dam spills Pamela Shumba, Senior ReporterHEAVY rains that pounded Masvingo last Monday have broken a 64-year record for rains received in a day. Responding to questions sent by The Chronicle, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) yesterday said the 223mm received in Rupike in Masvingo within …
Maize growers to be paid on time: Min Made By ZimSitRep_M | March 5, 2017 1 Comment Source: Maize growers to be paid on time: Min Made – Sunday News Mar 5, 2017 Harare BureauMAIZE growers will be paid on time this summer marketing season as Government and other stakeholders have set aside US$450 million for countrywide grain purchases. In addition, …
State of major dams and water supply situation as at February 27 2017 February 28, 2017 Tsungie Shoriwa The country’s dams continue to record significant increases as a result of the torrential rains being received across the country. The majority of the major dams monitored by ZINWA are now full and spilling. Major gains have been …
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Processed meat – A growing part of global nutrition March 3, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis There is a fine range of Proudly Zimbabwean processed meat products available in a delicious variety of tastes and textures Zimbabwe is known as a meat loving nation, where meat makes the meal. Even in lean economic times it is …
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Prospects of bumper harvest high March 3, 2017 Local News Minister Joseph Made Farirai Machivenyika, Harare BureauThe 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 the Command …
Contract farmers’ marketing season preps March 2, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis tobacco Buhle NkomoContract growers are expected to start selling their tobacco on March 16, a day after selling at the auction floors would have commenced. The reason for the one day lag time is contracted growers use a price matrix generated at the auction …
Market evidence vital for farmers, traders March 2, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis There is no appropriate infrastructure for food trading in almost all urban areas Charles DhewaWhile many organisations assume farmers and agricultural value chain actors need simple information such as prices and buyers, such few details are no longer enough for serious decision making. …
‘Seed technology key to ending hunger’ March 2, 2017 Business Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterSEED Co Zimbabwe managing director and Africa Seed Trade Association president Dennis Zaranyika says developing fit for purpose seed technology is key to addressing the problem of food security in Africa. Mr Zaranyika said challenges facing the seed industry were many, but not …
Floods declared state of disaster • Cabinet sets up roads rehab committee • 30-day deadline for critical roads March 2, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Dr Joram Gumbo addresses the media in Harare yesterday Herald ReportersPresident Mugabe has declared floods that have ravaged southern parts of the country a state of disaster. Transport …