Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
William Bain partners with foreign firm January 13, 2015 in Business THE country’s leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, William Bain Holdings, has entered into a partnership with Oursun Energy Private Limited, which is part of the Swiss-based clean energy provider, The Meeco Group to support development of clean energy in Zimbabwe. Business Reporter In a …
Companies import over $29m tobacco for blending January 12, 2015 Business Business ReporterLocal companies last year spent $29,3 million on tobacco imports that they use for blending with locally grown Virginia tobacco to make cigarettes. The companies imported about 8,1 million kilogrammes from nine countries at an average price of $3,64 per kg. The tobacco imported …
Tongaat projects lower Zim sugar output Posted on January 11, 2015 by ZimSitRep_W — via Tongaat projects lower Zim sugar output – DailyNews Live 11 JANUARY 2015 HARARE – South Africa’s Tongaat Hulett (Tongaat) says its Zimbabwe sugar production is likely to decline to 475 000 tonnes this year from 488 000 tonnes in 2014 due to an increase in cane demand. …
Tobacco reaping, curing starts January 9, 2015 Local News Agriculture ReportersHarvesting and curing of the early planted irrigated tobacco is underway in most parts of the country although farmers are facing a shortage of labour and experiencing constant power cuts due to incessant rains. The industry is yet to come up with opening dates for the …
Rains leave trail of destruction MUGOVE TAFIRENYIKA AND MARGARET CHINOWAITA • 6 JANUARY 2015 2:34PM hare on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_shareShare on email1More Sharing Services HARARE – The incessant rains that are pounding Zimbabwe have left a trail of destruction, with virtually no part of the country left unscathed. The …
Anthrax outbreak leaves 10 in hospital January 7, 2015 Local News Abigail Mawonde Herald ReporterAt least 10 people were hospitalised while nine cattle died from anthrax in Chipinge District, Department of Veterinary Services director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Dr Josphat Nyika said yesterday.The 10 were hospitalised after they ate contaminated meat …
‘Brace for more floods’ January 7, 2015 in News THE Meteorological Services Department has forecast heavy rains in low-lying areas starting on Saturday and warned communities living in flood-prone areas to brace for floods. STAFF REPORTER/OWN CORRESPONDENT Head of public service at the Meteorological Services Department, Tich Zinyemba, said Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, Matabeleland and …
Floods likely as dams fill up January 6, 2015 Local News, Top Stories Herald ReportersSeveral parts of the country are at risk of flooding as dams have filled up from rains received between December 29 and January 4, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority has said. In a statement yesterday, ZINWA corporate communications and marketing manager Ms Marjorie …
Heavy rains threaten crops January 6, 2015 Local News, Top Stories Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterCrops in different parts of the country have started suffering from leaching as a result of incessant rains the country has been receiving during the past week. Farmers in most parts of the country have, however, resumed agronomic practices such as weeding, planting …
Climate change: No joy in 2014 January 5, 2015 Business Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryTHERE were a few cheerful moments for climate change, the environment and related sectors in 2014.Or were they? Let’s take stock. Water was a major crisis last year, like many years before. And this results not only from its scarcity, but also from its …