Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Zim’s agric sector losing US$126 million yearly – NewsDay Zimbabwe 8/4/2019 BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA ZIMBABWE’S agricultural sector loses US$126 million per annum due to production risks largely associated with drought and other weather-related events, a World Bank report has revealed. Agriculture plays a key role in the southern African nation, contributing 11% to the …
Maboyi calls for partnerships to revive irrigation farming 9/4/2019 A few major irrigation schemes in Beitbridge are operating at full capacity The Herald Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Beitbridge West legislator Cde Ruth Maboyi has called on communities and Government to partner with development agencies to revive irrigation schemes here. She said dryland farming was …
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Forex payments for cotton farmers 9/4/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Cotton growers will this season be paid half of their money in foreign currency and the remaining half in RTGS dollars as Government promotes the production of export crops. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya and Lands, Agriculture, Water, …
Province on high alert for tick-borne diseases 8/4/2019 The Herald Locadia Mavhudzi Midlands Correspondent Midlands province is on high alert to respond to Theileriosis, a tick-borne disease commonly referred to as January disease, which has wreaked havoc in other provinces, killing over 50 000 cattle countrywide since last year. Midlands provincial Veterinary Services official …
Deforestation a threat to economy: VP 8/4/2019 The Herald Victoria Falls Bureau VICE President Kembo Mohadi said police should arrest anyone found illegally cutting down trees. Addressing tourism players in Victoria Falls last Friday, VP Mohadi said deforestation is a threat to the economy as the country is losing thousands of hectares of forests …
GMAZ reduces wheat target by 60 000t 8/4/2019 Zimbabwe requires at least 450 000 tonnes of wheat per year to meet the national bread requirements The Herald Michael Tome Business Reporter GRAIN Millers Association of Zimbabwe has reviewed the National Wheat Contract Farming Committee (NWCFC) target downwards by 60 000 tonnes to at least …
Olivine shuts down margarine plant 8/4/2019 The Chronicle Natasha Chamba, Business Reporter AGROPROCESSING firm, Olivine Industries Private Limited, has closed its margarine plant, management has confirmed. Olivine used to produce Buttercup margarine, Olivine cooking oil and jade soap among other products. In emailed responses to Business Chronicle Olivine acting chief executive officer, Mr Sylvester Mangani, said the …
President speaks to farmers..Embrace new farming technology to boost food security 8/4/2019 The Chronicle Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged farmers to embrace new farming technologies to boost production and enhance food security in the wake of climate change-induced droughts. He was speaking on the side-lines of a familiarisation tour of his Pricabe Farm …
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Up your game, farmers urged 6/4/2019 Herald Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZIGovernment has challenged farmers to embrace modern farming methods to boost local agricultural production and help Zimbabwe reclaim its breadbasket status if the country is to achieve its goal to become an upper middle income economy by 2030. Addressing sugarcane farmers at a field …
Zinwa hunts for $112m unpaid bills 7/4/2019 Source: Zinwa hunts for $112m unpaid bills | Sunday Mail (Local News) Tanyaradzwa Rusike The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) is actively engaging defaulters while at the same time seeking legal recourse to recover more than $112 million in unpaid bills. Local authorities owe $35,8 million — which …