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Stakeholders express concern at lack of food security July 18, 2015 in National, News VARIOUS stakeholders have expressed concern at lack of food security in the country and called for national dialogue to influence the formulation of pro-poor policies. By Phyllis Mbanje The levels of poverty throughout the country have reached unprecedented levels and in urban dwellings, …
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Newcastle disease hits Masvingo Posted on July 17, 2015 by ZimSitRep_M — No Comments ↓ via Newcastle disease hits Masvingo – The Zimbabwean 17 July 2015 by Regerai Tukutuku At least 500 000 chickens have died during the past month in Gutu district alone following an outbreak of Newcastle disease. There are fears that more birds could die due to a shortage of …
AGRICULTURE: 2015: International Year of Soils by Emilia Zindi | Sunday, Jul 19, 2015 | 140 views Have you ever reflected on the importance of soil on the well-being of mankind? While not many of us have been down that road, the United Nations General Assembly’s 68th session declared December 5 as the World Soils Day. The …
Poor Logistics Could Affect Zim Efforts To Import Zambian Maize – Official 16 Jul 2015 The United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO) has forecast Zimbabwe’s maize production for the 2014/15 season at 950,000 tonnes. ZIMBABWE, which is facing a food crisis after a drought hit season, has poor logistics which could affect its efforts to …
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Silent Trends Shaping Zim Agriculture 16 Jul 2015 Silent trends shaping Zim agriculture WHILE tobacco production has attracted more than 100 000 growers over the past few years, the following trends have been silently underway during the same period.* Competition has been intensifying between major suppliers of horticulture seed (East West, Charter Seeds, Prime Seeds …
Remodel Mat’land agri system: Minister July 17, 2015 Business Minister Nomthandazo Eunice Moyo Brighton Gumbo Business ReporterBULAWAYO Provincial Affairs Minister Nomthandazo Eunice Moyo, says researchers should come up with a new agriculture model for Matabeleland region to enhance improved output. The last few years have seen the region recording poor yields due to erratic rains and …
Water shortage stifles dairy farming July 17, 2015 in Business GOVERNMENT has been urged to invest in water infrastructure such as irrigation to improve milk production in the Matabeleland region. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI According to the Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust (ZDIT), the Matabeleland region contributed 10% of milk production in 2014 while Mashonaland, Midlands and Manicaland …
Umzingwane nutritional gardens lose momentum July 16, 2015 Opinion & Analysis Ngqwele Dube NUTRITIONAL gardens are one of the most widely used interventions across Third World countries to mitigate hunger and provide a vital lifeline for the vulnerable in many communities. Small plots have become a source of food security for households that live in arid …
Tongaat to set up 30 million litre ethanol plant July 16, 2015 Business Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentZIMBABWE’S giant sugar producer, Tongaat Hulett, is seeking a licence to set up a 30 million-litre ethanol project meant for fuel blending, an official has confirmed. Once approved, the project is envisaged to help ease the country’s energy shortage and ensure …
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Arda gets partner for tomato paste venture July 16, 2015 Business The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) has secured a partner to revive its tomato paste operations in the country, chairman Basil Nyabadza has said. Speaking to journalists, Nyabadza said the identified partner is expected to pour in $2 million for the first phrase of …