Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
SA struggles to meet white maize demand July 14, 2016 Business SOUTH AFRICA, which is set to produce the smallest maize crop since 2008 this year, may miss a target to import enough of the white variety this season to meet consumers’ needs, the biggest agricultural lobby group said. “It is still unclear whether we will be …
Agreements, measuring devices important for raw water users July 15, 2016 Business As the water year progresses and with the winter cropping season in full swing, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority continues to call upon all raw water users without water abstraction agreements to come forward and sign these in order to legalise their water use. Having …
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Tobacco e-marketing deferred to next year July 14, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterThe Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has deferred implementation of the electronic marketing system to next season following the introduction of financial inclusion at the auction floors. The e-marketing system, which was aimed at increasing transparency in the marketing of tobacco at …
Masvingo gets $6m irrigation boost July 15, 2016 Local News Deputy Minister Davis Marapira From George Maponga in MasvingoMasvingo’s major irrigation schemes are set for a major turnaround after the Swiss Government unveiled a $6 million grant to boost operations through the use of modern and efficient technology. The province is one of the driest in …
Call to boost funding for maize, wheat July 15, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterAgriculture experts have called on Government and the private sector to increase funding for food crop production if the country is to attain national food security and reclaim its status as the breadbasket of Southern Africa. Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union economist Mr Prince …
Bulawayo kraal project takes shape July 14, 2016 Business Bulawayo Kraal update pump station Whinsley Masara, Business ReporterTHE Bulawayo Kraal Irrigation Scheme in Binga, Matabeleland North province, is taking shape and is expected to be fully operational by October, a minister has said. Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs Minister Cain Mathema said the strategic project, which is …
Wet Blue Industries bounces back to life July 15, 2016 Business Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business ReporterBULAWAYO-based tannery Wet Blue Industries is set to re-open next month, capitalising on huge stockpiles of hides at the Cold Storage Company (CSC) and other players. The tannery was placed under provisional judicial management in September 2014 and was thereafter operating at …
Government kick-starts farming season preps July 13, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Harare BureauPreparations for the 2016-17 summer cropping season have started with the Government coming up with programmes to boost national food security and reduce grain imports. The programmes include production of 200, 000 hectares of maize under irrigation, cotton support and the Presidential Inputs Support …
Cold spell to continue: Met office July 13, 2016 Local News Samantha Chigogo Harare BureauCold temperatures being experienced throughout the country will continue and members of the public should ensure they stay warm, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said. Incursions of moisture into the country during the forecast period will maintain wintry weather with ground frost …
Zim tobacco crop surpasses target July 14, 2016By Staff Reporter The erratic rains and long dry spells forced farmers to plant late hence the late start of the marketing season. ZIMBABWE’S 2016 tobacco sales have surpassed the 160 million kilogrammes target set by the industry’s regulator, with 167 million kilogrammes having been sold by day 69 …