Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
High temperatures dent national tea output December 9, 2016 Business Mr Nemaire Business Reporter— EXTREMELY high temperatures experienced in Zimbabwe’s tea growing areas between September and November are likely to dent this years’ national output, industry players said.In the first estimate, growers were expecting about 16 million kilogrammes, more or less last year’s output, but production …
Water crisis hampers sugar production 0 Companies & Markets December 8, 2016By Own Correspondent Lake Mutirikwi is a prime water storage source for irrigation for Hippo Valley Estates. By Nyasha Chingono CRITICAL dam levels at Lake Mutirikwi and delays in the completion of Tokwe Murkosi dam remain a major hurdle in the revival of irrigation at sugar …
Clampdown on farmers selling inputs December 8, 2016 in News AGRICULTURE minister Joseph Made has said the government is working on clamping down on beneficiaries selling subsidised agricultural inputs on the black market. BY OBEY MANAYITI In an interview with NewsDay on the sidelines of a Chinese handover of 9 550 metric tonnes of urea fertiliser yesterday, …
Experiences of a farm manager December 8, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Buhle Nkomo —“I grew up on a farm where my father was a labourer. I developed keen interest in tobacco production at a tender age but was not allowed to work hence I gained knowledge on tobacco production from the peripheries,” said Stanley Damuson …
Addressing nutrition security December 8, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Charles Dhewa —While agricultural production should translate to national food and nutrition security, the link between availability of food and the nutritional status of people at community level is yet to be clearly articulated in order to inform policy. For instance, it is difficult to understand …
440 000t maize, wheat in reserves December 8, 2016 Local News From George Maponga in MasvingoGovernment has mobilised 440 000 tonnes of maize and wheat that are stocked at various GMB silos countrywide in efforts to ensure the nation has adequate food until the next harvest. There are 336 000 tonnes of maize in the Strategic Grain …
Chiefs to get maize seed December 8, 2016 Local News Zvamaida Murwira Senior ReporterTraditional leaders across the country yesterday received a shot in the arm as they are set to receive 20 kilogrammes of maize seed from a local seed house as part of improving crop yields in the country. The scheme for free maize seed to traditional …
9 500t fertiliser boost for Zim December 8, 2016 Headlines, Top Stories Dr Made Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter—CHINA has handed over 9 500 tonnes of urea fertiliser to Zimbabwe amid indications that the Asian economic giant intends to unveil a $4 billion package for the agricultural sector. Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Huang Ping handed over the …
Chilo worm threatens crop yields December 8, 2016 Opinion & Analysis Each season, farmers are confronted with huge risks of crop damage and many uncertainties, and these farmers need effective and sustainable solutions every season to ensure profitability, particularly when a significant amount of resources is committed to crop cultivation and production in expectation of profitable …
Dam levels remain low despite rains By ZimSitRep_M | December 7, 2016 0 Comment RECENT rains have not raised water levels, with only a few dams recording slight increases, according to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa). BY STAFF REPORTER Source: Dam levels remain low despite rains – NewsDay Zimbabwe December 7, 2016 BY STAFF REPORTERThe national dam level average currently …