Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean heads Dairy New Zealand Posted on November 13, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 3 Comments ↓ via Zimbabwean heads Dairy New Zealand 12/11/ by Fairfax NZ News ZIMBABWEAN James Muwunganirwa has been on the job for just over a month as DairyNZ ‘s regional leader for the lower North Island and is enjoying it. It is a far cry from working as an extension …
We Ploughed the fields and scattered – Tim Henwood Posted on November 13, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 5 Comments ↓ via email and ZimbabweSituation Facebook 13 November 2013 by Tim Henwood President of CFU 1999-2001 The time has come for something to happen Zimbabwe has, after five years of a Government of National unity, emerged from an election with a result. There are many …
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Timber reserves face extinction November 12, 2013 in Environment, National, News ENVIRONMENTAL Management Agency (EMA) director-general Mutsa Chasi has warned that the country’s timber reserves faced extinction within the next five years given the rate at which they are being decimated by veld fires. BY VENERANDA LANGA Addressing legislators attending an environmental workshop in Harare over the …
Zim tobacco ‘boom’ marred by environmental warnings Posted on November 11, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Zim tobacco ‘boom’ marred by environmental warnings | SW Radio Africa by Alex Bell on Monday, November 11, 2013 Deforestation, threats to water supply and an ongoing failure to produce critically needed food are just some warnings marring Zimbabwe’s tobacco ‘boom’. The much publicised …
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Hunger rips into Zim Posted on November 3, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Hunger rips into Zim – DailyNews Live by Mugove Tafirenyika 3 NOVEMBER 2013 “We are now resorting to a single meal a day. As you can see the skies are barren and we fear the worst,” says Emmanuel Mapfumo as he watches his malnourished grandchildren kicking …
Govt clears fertiliser, seed companies’ debt Posted on November 3, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Govt clears fertiliser, seed companies’ debt Sunday, 03 November 2013 by Faith MhanduSundayMail Government has cleared its debt to fertiliser and seed companies, in a move that is set to boost the country’s preparations for the 2013/14 summer cropping season. Agriculture Mechanisation and Irrigation Deputy …
Seed Co and French firm strike US$60m deal Posted on November 1, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Seed Co and French firm strike US$60m deal – The Zimbabwe Independent November 1, 2013 by Taurai Mangudhla SHAREHOLDERS in Zimbabwe’s largest seed manufacturer Seed Co Ltd on Wednesday approved a US$60 million deal which will see French based international field and vegetable …
Zimbabwe’s forests are going up in smoke Posted on November 1, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via Zimbabwe’s forests are going up in smoke Mail & Guardian 01 NOV 2013 by Sean Christie The country’s tobacco industry is recovering well – but at the expense of food and the environment. The big man in Zimbabwe tobacco is Dr Andrew Matibiri, the …
CFU calls for joint effort to restore agriculture Posted on October 31, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 5 Comments ↓ via CFU calls for joint effort to restore agriculture | The Zimbabwean 30.10.13 by Nelson Sibanda Poor planning has already affected the next agricultural season as many farmers still do not have seed, fertiliser, chemicals and other inputs says the President of the Commercial …
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Rains to start Sunday says Met Dept | The Herald Posted on October 31, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Rains to start Sunday says Met Dept | The Herald October 31, 2013 Widespread patchy rains and thunderstorms are expected across the country beginning this Sunday , the Meteorological Services Department has said. MSD senior forecaster Mr Jonathan Chifuna today said …