Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Maize supply stable, adequate to address food crisis By ZimSitRep_M | June 14, 2016 1 Comment THE country’s maize supply is now stable and adequate to address the food crisis induced by drought as millers have imported more than 300 000 metric tonnes of maize, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has said. Source: Maize supply stable, adequate …
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Unpacking maize abundance in Zambia June 14, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis, Nick Mangwana – View from the Diaspora In March 2016 the US placed two more fertiliser companies, Chemplex Holdings and Zimbabwe Fertiliser Company on its sanctions list in an effort to cripple the country’s agriculture sector Nick Mangwana View from the Diaspora There has been a …
Breakthrough in metal silos research June 14, 2016 Local News Brenda Ziga Herald ReporterMetal silos and hermetic bags are some of the best methods smallholder farmers can use to protect grain from larger grain borers, a University of Zimbabwe research has revealed. The university conducted the research in Mbire and Hwedza districts for the last two seasons. …
China donates $2m weather equipment June 14, 2016 Local News Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri Ellah Mukwati Herald ReporterENVIRONMENT, Water and Climate Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri last week commissioned weather equipment worth $2 million donated by the Chinese government. Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri said the donation showed good relations between China and Zimbabwe. “On behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe, I would like …
Bamboo: Africa’s untapped potential June 14, 2016 Opinion & Analysis Zipporah MusauTHE new economic force is generating income, creating jobs and protecting the environment. It is a “wonder plant” that is uniquely blessed. Agronomists in Africa believe it can restore degraded landscapes while economists think it is a potential “green gold,” and a silver bullet for design and …
Revitalising agriculture June 14, 2016 Business Tapuwa MashangwaIT is a fact. Zimbabwe has worryingly become a market for cheap processed imports. The demise of her industry has created a supply gap, which foreign firms have not hesitated to seize. While a myriad of factors have contributed to the collapse of major manufacturing industries, low agricultural production experienced in …
Dendairy commissions $3,5 million Tetra Pak plant June 14, 2016 Business Midlands CorrespondentKWEKWE-based dairy processor, Dendairy, has commissioned a new Tetra Pak plant – a packaging machine for aseptic production of dairy products. The Tetra Pak plant packages germ-free products such as long life shelf milk and 100 percent fruit juices in a disinfected container in a …
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Govt imports 100,000t maize June 14, 2016 Local News Harare BureauTHE government has imported over 100,000 tonnes of maize worth $12.7 million since last October under the drought relief programme aimed at assisting vulnerable families with food. Some 3.3 million people are in need of food aid and the government has stepped up its grain mobilisation and …
Food shortages could be averted June 13, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis A family shows off its maize harvest. Late rains helped farmers salvage their yields ahead of the dry season Sydney Kawadza Senior Features WriterReports of yet another drought during the 2015-16 season in the SADC region made sad news for Zimbabwe. Memories of past food …
Trial agriculture exams for Grade Sevens June 11, 2016 Local News Dr Dokora Melody Mashaire Herald ReporterGOVERNMENT has arranged a trial Grade Seven agriculture examination in a move expected to enlighten teachers and pupils on the importance of the subject. The examination is set for this year. Speaking at the Young Farmers Clubs Empowerment and Entrepreneurship project launch, Primary …