Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
New Threat To Zim Agriculture 4 Jun 2015 Pollinators transfer pollen from one plant to another in order to fertiliser them. Pollinator depletion alarms experts .Stephen TsorotiAGRICULTURAL experts and ecologists have warned that Zimbabwe’s food security situation is facing further threat from the shrinking number of pollinators.Pollinators transfer pollen from one plant to another in order …
Dairibord to commission milk equipment June 2, 2015 in Business DAIRIBORD Zimbabwe Holdings Limited (DZHL) says it plans to commission a $4 million sterilised milk plant in Chipinge as part of efforts to boost production of its long shelf life product. BY TARISAI MANDIZHA DZHL group chief executive officer Antony Mandiwanza said the new plant, to …
Mushandike Irrigation’s paprika success story June 1, 2015 Business Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentA CO-OPERATIVE of 97 farmers at Mushandike Irrigation Scheme in Masvingo has embarked on a lucrative paprika project with a capacity to supply up to 27 tonnes of the crop to the market from a one hectare portion. Project coordinator, Thomson Tomu said the …
Millers, farmers seal 90,000t wheat deal June 1, 2015 Business Oliver Kazunga Senior Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers’ Union (ZCFU) and the Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe have entered into an agreement that will see the millers buying 90,000 tonnes of wheat from the farmers in the next marketing season. The agreement was reached two weeks …
Tackling climate change in agriculture vital June 1, 2015 Business Government plans to spend $24,4 million for the ongoing dam construction, maintenance or expansion projects at Tokwe-Mukosi, Osborne, Semwa and Mutange, according to the 2015 Budget Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryMechanisation in agriculture has started making headlines once again. In the past fortnight, Zimbabwe took delivery of …
Agriculture: An employment hub by tendai chara | Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 292 views The five-year Zimbabwe Agricultural Income and Employment Development programme was officially closed last week, leaving behind a legacy and a lot of lessons that stakeholders in the smallholder agricultural sector will always cherish. A lot of positives can be drawn from this …
FARMING: Smallholder farm mechanisation welcome move but . . . by Emilia Zindi | Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 591 views Farm equipment valued at $38,6 million which was secured from Brazil is expected to boost national food production Emilia Zindi – Agriculture Editor The farm equipment valued at $38,6 million which was secured from Brazil is expected …
Read more “FARMING: Smallholder farm mechanisation welcome move but .”
Dairibord revenue up 6pc May 29, 2015 Business Dairibord CEO Anthony Mandiwanza ZIMBABWE’S largest dairy processor Dairibord Holdings has reported a six percent rise in revenue for the first four months of 2015 on the back of improved sales and forays into regional markets.Dairibord enjoys a 40 percent market share on the local market. Volumes sold …
Polish Firm Seeks Banana Imports 28 May 2015 Citronex, is seeking to import bananas from the country Kenneth Matimaire POLISH company, Citronex, is seeking to import bananas from the country, with talks already underway with the country’s major producer Matanuska.Citronex is one of the largest distributor and importer of bananas in eastern Europe. It currently …
$38m agric equipment for 22 000 households May 28, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories Dr Joseph Made Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterAt least 22 000 households from communal and A1 schemes, will benefit from the $38,6 million agricultural equipment secured from Brazil under that country’s Food for Africa Programme as Government steps up efforts to boost national food security …