Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Small farmers urged to brand cattle February 17, 2016 Local News Brenda Ziga Herald ReporterSmall-scale farmers have been urged to brand their cattle for easy identification in case they get lost or stolen. The call was made by the Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union livestock executive Mr Willis Mhlanga at the National Foot and Mouth (FMD) Control Strategy workshop …
‘Livestock, crop condition dire’ February 17, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterThe condition of crops and livestock has continued to deteriorate despite the recent rains received in most parts of the country. Some areas such as Mashonaland East, West and Central have patches that have a good crop. Zimbabwe Farmers Union director, Mr Paul Zakariya said …
Agric ministry decries poor inputs support February 17, 2016 Local News Lloyd Gumbo Senior ReporterSecretary for Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Mr Ringson Chitsiko has rapped Government for prioritising importation of maize instead of supporting local farmers with inputs to enable them produce high yields just like neighbouring countries. Appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands, …
Annual wheat imports top 185 000 tonnes February 17, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterZimbabwe imports an average 185 000 tonnes of wheat every year to complement national production, a senior Government official has said. Zimbabwe requires 400 000 tonnes of wheat annually. Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Deputy Minister Davis Marapira said wheat production had …
Paris Agreement on Climate Change: What it means for Zimbabwe and Africa February 16, 2016 Opinion & Analysis Nicholas Pythagoras Ndlovu, Environmental TalkNever in the years gone by has the reality of climate change been as drastic and harsh as now. Our rivers and lake levels continue to drop and due to unreliable rainfall patterns food …
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COMMENT: Destock to ensure cattle herds survive February 16, 2016 Opinion & Analysis Since the start of the fast-track land reform and redistribution programme in 2000, the government has been accused of concentrating its support on crop production with little going to the livestock sector. In successive seasons, the government has rolled out input support programmes, …
Eagles, agric not a zero sum game February 15, 2016 Features, Opinion & Analysis The Verreaux’s eagle Features CorrespondentsConservationists worry about the impact of agricultural development on Africa’s biodiversity. But a recent study shows it isn’t necessarily all doom and gloom. Some species, like eagles, can coexist successfully with agricultural development. As the world’s human population …
Zambia suspends maize exports to Zim February 15, 2016 Business Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterZAMBIA suspended maize exports to Zimbabwe last week to help build reserves in light of a looming El Nino-induced drought, local grain importers confirmed last Friday. The suspension has affected local grain importers who are now battling to bring in about 70 000 …
Little rainfall predicted February 13, 2016 Local News Melody Mashaire Harare BureauTHE rainfall that has been falling in various parts of the country in the last few days is expected to ease next week and give way to high temperatures in some areas, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said. In a statement, the MSD said little rainfall was …
Pork output rises as demand plummets February 15, 2016 Business THE number of slaughtered pigs increased by 6,5 percent in 2015 due to favourable producer prices that prevailed during the first half of the year, an industry official has said. Pig Industry Board director Andrew Shoniwa said that prices and demand had since plummeted, rendering the industry unviable …