Category: Agriculture (archives)

Policies, regulations impeding growth of livestock sector October 14, 2016 Business The often underestimated significance of the livestock sector to the national economy is highlighted in a policy paper recently released by the LMAC. This also outlines how current policies and regulations are hampering the growth of the livestock sector, preventing farmers and other players in the livestock …

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Unpacking raw water pricing in Zim October 14, 2016 Business Raw water pricing in Zimbabwe has been a subject for distortion for a very long time. Many people from various sectors such as farmer organisations, Parliament, local authorities and business persons have been quoted extensively as saying the price of raw water in Zimbabwe is too high …

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Kasukuwere warns of rainy season-related hazards October 14, 2016 Local News Bianca Leboho Herald ReporterZimbabweans should guard against hazards related to the rainfall season, Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Saviour Kasukuwere, has warned. Speaking at a Press conference to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in Harare yesterday, Minister Kasukuwere said there …

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Export incentive benefit for cotton farmers October 14, 2016 Business Minister Joseph Made Business ReporterTHE Government might consider extending the five percent export incentive to cotton farmers as part of measures to assist improved production of the cash crop, a Cabinet minister has said. Tobacco farmers are already enjoying the five percent export incentives as the …

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Met Office warns of extreme heat, storm October 14, 2016 Local News Auxilia Katongomara, Chronicle ReporterTHE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of high temperatures of between 35 and 42 degrees countrywide over the weekend, with rains accompanied by devastating winds expected from next Monday, signalling the beginning of the rainy season. MSD head of forecasting, Mr …

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Cut flowers exports decline by 95% October 13, 2016 in Business ZIMBABWE’S exports of cut flowers declined by 95% to $3,1 million in 2015 due to stringent export requirements needed by the government, ZimTrade has said. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In 2002, Zimbabwe was the second largest exporter of cut flowers in Africa, after Kenya, exporting flowers worth …

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Weed control in tobacco production October 13, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Chapman Koga and Rutendo Nyabadza —IntroductionWeeds greatly retard crop growth by competing with the plants for nutrients, light and water. It is therefore, essential to remove weeds early and keep crops weed-free during their period of major growth. Herbicides used in tobaccoHerbicides used in tobacco …

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Masvingo’s major dams underutilised October 13, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis George Maponga Masvingo Bureau —Mwenezi is arguably one of the driest districts in Masvingo province which has earned notoriety for perennial droughts that have led to food shortages. The district, in the southern part of Masvingo, is synonymous with food shortages with hunger-stricken villagers relying on the …

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Kurima Mari: Future of communal farming October 13, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Leroy Dzenga Features Writer —Smartphones are undoubtedly an important fixture in every modern life. Most sectors of society and the economy are already tapping into the technology, using it to access their target audiences while utilising their interactive features. Agriculture becomes the latest fraternity to reap …

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Sugarcane farmers back command agric October 12, 2016 Local News From George Maponga recently in CHIREDZI Sugarcane farmers in the Lowveld have given Command Agriculture in Masvingo a major boost by indicating their readiness to avail thousands of hectares of land to grow maize under the Government’s initiative.The Command Agriculture seeks to help the country achieve …

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