Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Grain import ban lifted March 26, 2015 Local News TAFADZWA MUSARARA Oliver Kazunga Senior ReporterZIMBABWE has secured 600,000 tonnes of maize from Zambia to boost the country’s reserves in the wake of imminent food shortage due to drought. The move follows the lifting of a ban on importation of grain to curb the possibility of mealie …
Met Office forecasts heavy rains March 25, 2015 Local News Herald ReporterThe Meteorological Services Department has predicted heavy rains beginning Friday, following a lengthy dry spell. Speaking at the World Meteorological Day commemorations in Harare yesterday, the Met Department’s head of services, Mr Tich Zinyemba, said necessary precautions should be taken as the downpours will cover most …
Minister urges farmers to destock to avoid losses AGRICULTURE, Mechanisaiton and Irrigation minister Joseph Made has advised livestock farmers to immediately start destocking to avoid heavy losses because of lack of pastures due to drought. NQOBANI NDLOVUSTAFF REPORTER Made said drought had set in early and farmers should not mislead themselves into thinking they would …
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The importance of agriculture to Zim March 20, 2015 in News The agricultural industry in Zimbabwe is made up of three main components — the large scale commercial and agribusiness sector, the small scale commercial farming sector and the communal farming sector. Despite the shambles of the “fast track land reform” exercise, the industry remains …
Tobacco Prices Remain Depressed Tabitha Mutenga 19 Mar 2015 Tobacco deliveries and prices continue to be depressed at an average price of US$2,14 per kilogramme, over a week since auction floors opened.Statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) show that prices after seven days had gone down by 21 percent compared to an average …
Made Blunders Again Tabitha Mutenga 19 Mar 2015 ZIMBABWE will import over one million tonnes of the staple grain at a cost of more than US$200 million to avert hunger in most parts of the country following a disastrous 2014/2015 summer cropping season, the Financial Gazette can report.Cabinet has already authorised the Agriculture Ministry, led by …
SA cuts citrus exports to Spain March 19, 2015 Business Cape Town — South Africa won’t be exporting any citrus to Spain for 2015, the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa says, placing added pressure on the industry. The CGA represents 1,400 growers throughout Southern Africa and the industry is valued at over R8bn. The industry’s special envoy …
Winter wheat preps underway March 18, 2015 Business The Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union (ZFU) has said preparations for the 2015-16 winter wheat farming season are underway, but indications are that few farmers are taking up the crop due to financial hardships. ZFU president Mr Abdul Nyathi said that farmers lacked financial support in the upcoming season. “The preparations for the …
GMO ban to stay in place – minister Posted date: March 16, 2015in: Africa, Agribusiness, ZimbabweNo Comments By Kuda Chideme, HARARE, March 16 (The Source) – The uncertainty surrounding the effects of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on human health and the environment makes it imperative for Zimbabwe to be cautious and keep them out of the food and feed …
Virginia tobacco exports rake in over $200 million March 17, 2015 Business Virginia tobacco exports have so far earned the country $211,9 million with China remaining the leading exporter after buying 19,3 million kg worth $166,7 million at $8,63 per kilogramme Business ReporterVirginia tobacco exports have so far earned the country $211,9 million with China remaining …
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