Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Lack of knowledge haunts Mat’land tobacco farmers UMGUZA farmer Henry Mpofu says lack of adequate knowledge on tobacco farming had resulted in them losing money after growing the crop. MTHANDAZO NYONIOWN CORRESPONDENT Mpofu said he ventured into tobacco farming in the 2013 to 2014 farming season hoping to rake in thousands of dollars like his …
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Farmers fear another drought this year SOME farmers in Chirumanzu Ward 7 in the Midlands region have expressed concern over wilting crops due to lack of rains in the past month, raising fears of another devastating drought this year. STEPHEN CHADENGAOWN CORRESPONDENT Farmers say the situation is becoming desperate, as there is no hope that …
Crops wilt as dry spell persists February 16, 2015 Local News Quelea birds Herald ReportersTHE continued dry spell in most parts of the country has seriously affected crops, especially maize, threatening hopes of good yields. The outbreak of armyworm and quelea birds has worsened the situation for maize and sorghum farmers. The Meteorological Services Department had …
Tea Producers Seek Govt Protection 12 Feb 2015 Kenneth Matimaire MUTARE — The country’s tea blenders and packers are facing stiff competition from cheap imports, which now constitute 25 percent of the local market, the Financial Gazette’s Companies & Markets can report. The local tea sector, dominated by Tanganda Tea Company, Eastern Highlands and Arda Katiyo Tea, …
CSC Key To Revival Of Cattle Industry: Zhanda Tabitha Mutenga 12 Feb 2015 A government minister has said viability of the cattle industry depends on the resuscitation of the Cold Storage Company (CSC) cattle finance scheme, which was the cornerstone of the cattle sector in Zimbabwe before the country embarked on its land redistribution programme. Addressing …
Floods To Affect Harvest Mandla Tshuma 12 Feb 2015 BULAWAYO – Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) president, Abdul Nyathi, says prospects of a bumper harvest this year have diminished due to floods which have affected crops in most parts of the country. Floods that hit the country in December were followed by a prolonged dry spell that …
Small grains production to decline February 13, 2015 Business Production of small grains is expected to decline this year as communal farmers were forced to recycle seed due to shortages, an official said on Thursday. Small Grains and Cereal Producers Association chairman Basil Nyabadza told New Ziana that agricultural inputs for small grains were scarce on …
Hailstorm destroys 150 hectares of tobacco February 13, 2015 in News MORE than 100 small-scale tobacco farmers in Marondera East constituency were left counting their losses over the weekend after a hailstorm hit the area destroying about 150 hectares of the golden leaf. BY Jairos Saunyama Marondera East MP Jeremiah Chiwetu confirmed the destruction and said …
Dairy association expects 5 percent growth February 12, 2015 Business A small scale dairy farmer inspects her cows in this file photo Lovemore Zigara Midlands CorrespondentTHE Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers (ZADF) has projected a five percent increase in milk production anchored on the association’s dairy herd revitalisation programme.The country recorded a marginal increase in milk …
EU demand for Zim products increases February 11, 2015 Business Charity Ruzvidzo Business ReporterFARMERS have been urged to increase production of horticulture products to meet increasing demand for local produce in the lucrative European market.Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) president, Wonder Chabikwa said farmers were failing to meet the high demand for horticulture products, particularly peas, …