Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Rains to continue: floods warning By ZimSitRep_M | January 8, 2017 0 Comment Source: Rains to continue: floods warning – Sunday News Jan 8, 2017 Tinomuda Chakanyuka, Sunday News ReporterTHE Meteorological Service Department has forecasted continued rainfall activity in most parts of the country in the coming week, with the exception of the southern region amid warnings of flash floods in low …
Shashe farmers pin hopes on resuscitated irrigation scheme Companies & Markets December 15, 2016By Own Correspondent Shashe villagers have lost livestock due to drought. By Nyasha Chingono FARMERS in Shashe, a rural community in Beitbridge, are struggling to make ends meet due to the drought experienced in the last season.Shashe River, normally the source of water …
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Fifty years tobacco farming experience December 15, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Buhle Nkomo —Ronald could not believe his eyes at the sight of his hail and wind destroyed tobacco crop. “Just eight days ago, I got the shock of my life when a hailstorm and wind totally destroyed 28 hectares of our irrigated tobacco crop. …
Tackling policy bones, pinches in livestock industry December 15, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Charles Dhewa Review Correspondent —Each time you chew a piece of appetising beef steak, you may not be aware of the trouble and sweat a farmer will have incurred in producing it. Many consumers of livestock products may be unaware of the challenges and …
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FAO urges investment in agric December 15, 2016 Business BEIJING—The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has told a meeting of world’s top agricultural scientists that governments and the private sector must increase commitment to agricultural science and technology research.The UN agency said on Tuesday in a statement that investing in agriculture was necessary to achieve world’s …
2017 tobacco marketing preps begin December 15, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter— The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has licensed three auction floors and 19 contract buyers as preparations for the 2017 marketing season intensify.TIMB communications manager Mr Isheunesu Moyo confirmed the development yesterday. He said the floors could open early. “We have licensed …
New cotton producer price announced December 15, 2016 Business Cotton bales THE Government has announced a $0.55 per kilogramme pre-planting cotton producer price which includes a bonus of $0.10. The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) would before end of the year start giving 10 cents adjustment to farmers who sold their cotton this year, ZBCtv reported. …
Met Office warns of flooding December 15, 2016 Local News Pamela Shumba, Senior ReporterThe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of heavy rains and potential flooding in some parts of the country until December 22. The department last week urged people to brace for heavy rains associated with violent winds up to December 10, with high chances …
Bakers cry foul over 19% hike in wheat prices December 13, 2016 in Business PLAYERS in the baking industry are crying foul over the increase of prices of flour by 19% in the last quarter of the year, saying the move was likely to have devastating effects on the sector. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI National Bakers’ Association of …
Dam levels still critically low at 37,9%: Zinwa December 14, 2016 in News ZIMBABWE National Water Authority (Zinwa) chief executive officer, Jefter Sakupwanya has said dam levels in most parts of the country are still critically low, despite heavy rains received in some regions. By KHANYILE MLOTSHWA Addressing stakeholders at a Matabeleland water crisis workshop in Bulawayo …