Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Fish farming gets boost February 2, 2017 Local News Ms Washaya-Moyo Elita chikwati :Senior Reporter Government has launched a stocking and restocking programme on Zimbabwean dams to boost fish production (aquaculture) countrywide to enhance national food security and nutrition, while generating economic opportunities for communities.The stocking and restocking programme, which is in line with the economic …
Tobacco selling season opening hangs in balance February 2, 2017 Business Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business ReporterTHE anticipated early opening of this year’s tobacco selling season hangs in the balance due to incessant rains being experienced across the country. Stakeholders in the tobacco industry who included the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, farmers, Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) …
Chicken lovers to pay more: Shops raise prices by 40 percent February 2, 2017 Business Business ReportersTHE price of chicken has increased by over 40 percent from about $3/kg to $4.40/kg with the Zimbabwe Poultry Farmers Association (ZPFA) attributing this to stockfeed price increase. The move is set to push the cost of living up and …
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Fall armyworm hits Ingwizi Estate February 2, 2017 Local News ARDA chairman Mr Basil Nyabadza Sukulwenkosi Dube- Matutu, Plumtree CorrespondentAN outbreak of fall army worm has hit Arda Ingwizi Estate in Matabeleland South where a yield of about 4 500 tonnes of maize was expected. Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) board chairman, Mr Basil Nyabadza, said …
State of major dams as at 30 January 2017 January 31, 2017 Henri T Huni Dam levels continue to be on the rise as a result of the widespread rains being received across the country. Quite a number of dams in the seven Catchments are now full and spilling. Dams that are now 100% full or …
Incessant rains affect tobacco curing February 1, 2017 Local News Runyararo Muzavazi Herald Reporter—- heavy rains being experienced countrywide have resulted in prolonged tobacco curing and false ripening which is threatening the quality of the crop, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has said. TIMB’s weekly update shows that the rains have caused leaching and water logging …
SA launches offensive against armyworm February 1, 2017 Business SOUTH African growers are preparing to battle alien armyworms after reports of the corn-field destroying caterpillars in three provinces, a farmers’ organisation said. Grain SA expects to receive confirmation from the government by the end of the week to verify whether samples collected in the Limpopo, North …
Gwayi, uMzingwane catchment among high risk flooding areas February 1, 2017 Local News Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle CorrespondentTHE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has said Gwayi and uMzingwane catchment areas in Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South respectively fall under the category of places facing a risk of extreme flooding. This is contained in a report compiled following an assessment …
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White farmers hailed over command agric February 1, 2017 Local News ARDA chairman Mr Basil Nyabadza Nduduzo Tshuma, Political EditorTHE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) chairman, Mr Basil Nyabadza, has hailed progressive white farmers who have embraced Command Agriculture as part of the Government’s initiative to boost national food security. Speaking during a recent tour of …
Bulawayo supply dam spills February 1, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Ms Bongiwe Ngwenya Pamela Shumba, Senior ReporterONE of Bulawayo’s supply dams is now spilling, with the other water sources now at 67, 92 percent full up from 56 percent last week. Bulawayo City Council public relations officer Ms Bongiwe Ngwenya yesterday confirmed that Insiza Mayfair Dam, which also …