Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Seed Co invests $25m in external markets November 13, 2014 Business Malawi’s Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Minister Dr Allan Chiyembekeza (centre) and Seed Co group CEO Mr Morgan Nzwere (right) being taken on a tour of the new Seed Co Malawi facilities by a company official. – (Picture by Christopher Scott) Conrad Mwanawashe recently in …
$110m shot in the arm for livestock November 13, 2014 Business Tinashe Nhari Business ReporterThe European Union is finalising a $110 million funding deal with the Government under the 2014-2020 National Indicative Programme for Livestock Policy Development. Addressing the national stakeholder consultative workshop on the National Livestock Development Policy, EU representative Mr Monsieur Jorge Pereiro Pion …
Tobacco production and the environment November 11, 2014 Business Steve MapfumoIn many tobacco growing countries, evidence indicates irreparable environmental damage from tobacco agriculture, particularly when associated with the deforestation necessary to increase farmland for tobacco growth and cure tobacco plants. The June 1995 Bellagio statement on tobacco and sustainable development concluded that, in the developing world, …
Yaya for BBC award‘Rains to begin in December’ovember 11, 2014 Local News Agriculture ReporterThe 2014-15 rainy season is set to begin early next month and farmers should not panic but concentrate on land preparation, the Meteorological Service Department has said. The MSD said significant rains were expected by December 7, with some parts of …
El Niño clouds summer weather forecasts 12:05 (GMT+2), Tue, Tuesday, November 04, 2014 By Staff Reporter The approximately 66% chance that an El Niño event is going to develop this coming summer is reportedly making it difficult for meteorologists to gain a clearer picture of weather patterns for the season. A climate advisory for the 2014/2015 summer season, …
Livestock industry faces collapse November 7, 2014 Business Local poultry industry is facing collapse due to the continued influx of imported meats Business EditorThe livestock industry is considering major downsizing of operations and production to offset anticipated financial losses due to the enormous influx of imported protein into the market. It has also been noted that …
Farmers benefit November 5, 2014 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterMore than 2 500 farmers have benefited from the joint venture initiative between Lasch Enterprises and zanu-pf Youth League on the supply of agricultural inputs scheme through loans. Under the scheme, farmers get tobacco, soya-bean and maize inputs and the programme expected to soon extend to …
GMB delays: Farmers cry foul November 5, 2014 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterFarmers have implored the Government to intervene as the Grain Marketing Board’s late payment for grain delivered to its depots is negatively impacting on preparations for the 2014/15 cropping season. Farmers who delivered grain to the GMB said they did so on the …
‘Mitigate against effects of climate change’ Posted on October 23, 2014 by ZimSitRep_W — No Comments ↓ via ‘Mitigate against effects of climate change’ – NewsDay Zimbabwe October 23, 2014 ZIMBABWE has been urged to mitigate against effects of climate change exacerbated by pollution and deforestation amid reports that 300 000 hectares of forests was being destroyed annually. Environment, Water and Climate ministry …
Dairy farming delight in Honde Valley Posted on October 23, 2014 by ZimSitRep_W — 4 Comments ↓ via Dairy farming delight in Honde Valley | The Herald October 23, 2014 Clouds waft again and again, their silver hue transforming light as it filters through the film of the silhouetted horizon, giving the Eastern Highlands a unique view.Honde Valley is one of the premier …