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United States provides additional US$20 million boost to drought response 0 National Report April 20, 2016 By Staff Reporter The drought has also negatively impacted water supplies, with 81 percent of households reporting that water is unavailable for agricultural purposes such as irrigation schemes and gardens. IN response to growing food insecurity in Zimbabwe, the United …

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Cotton prices decline 0 National Report April 21, 2016   By Staff Reporter On April 14, 2016, the Cotlook Index quoted a price of 69,40 cents per pound. COTTON prices on the international market have remained depressed, averaging 56,65 cents a pound from previous highs of as much as 90 cents per pound.On April 14, 2016, …

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‘Beef cartels distort livestock prices on domestic market’ April 20, 2016 Business Prosper Ndlovu, Business EditorPRIVATE livestock buyers and abattoirs have been accused of distorting the price of livestock on the domestic market thereby disadvantaging famers who do not derive full value for their produce. Findings by the parliamentary portfolio committee on lands, agriculture, mechanisation and …

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Irrigation holds key to Sadc food security April 18, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis Fortious Nhambura Correspondent Development of irrigation infrastructure will allow the region to grow crops all year round and not only depend on climatic conditions. Agriculture is an engine for socio-economic development in most countries in Southern Africa. However, the sector is experiencing some challenges …

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Treat agriculture as business, Africa urged April 18, 2016 Business Mr Adesina Business ReporterAFRICA spends an estimated $35 billion on food imports annually despite having more than two thirds of the world’s arable land, the African Development Bank has said. “How is it that the continent with two-thirds of the world’s arable land and plentiful water …

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Govt raises $35m for Tokwe-Mukosi Dam April 16, 2016 Local News, Top Stories Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri From George Maponga in CHIVIConstruction of Tokwe-Mukosi Dam in Chivi is set to resume early next month after Government secured $35 million required to complete the project. The Italian contractor that had abandoned the project due to non-payment of outstanding money is expected …

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Winter wheat bounces back  SUNDAY MAIL REPORTER APRIL 17, 2016 Livingstone MarufuGovernment has projected the winter wheat hectarage to increase from last year’s 3 000 to 50 000ha in 2016 on the back of readily-available bank loans and affordable water and electricity.At its peak, the crop topped 325 000 tonnes, but plumetted to 158 tonnes …

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Should farmers grown wheat this winter season? 0 Opinions April 14, 2016 By Own Correspondent There is a limitation to the alternative crops that farmers can grow in winter. By Peter Gambara IT is only a month before the winter wheat planting season starts and many farmers are wondering whether they should venture into growing wheat …

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Farmers lose quarter of crops through poor storage Posted on April 18, 2016 by ZimSitRep_M — No Comments ↓ Source: Farmers lose quarter of crops through poor storage – NewsDay Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) chief executive officer, Anxious Masuka has said 25% of the country’s harvest is lost through poor storage. BY KENNETH NYANGANI Masuka made the remarks in Domborutinhira …

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Executive Summary   The livestock stakeholders’ workshop was organized by the Joint Farmers Union President’s Council of Zimbabwe (JCP) to share with stakeholders the proposed livestock drought mitigation strategy in the face of the current and future droughts. Livestock stakeholders made presentations in responds to the call. 115 participants drawn from government departments, private sector, …

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