Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Tobacco farmers pollute rivers http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk 16.01.13 by Christopher Mahove The discharge of pesticides into the country’s water sources by tobacco farmers is posing a danger to aquatic life and villagers, according to the Environmental Management Agency. The EMA Environmental Quality Manager, Silvia Yomisi, said fish deaths had been reported in the Mazowe area and the EMA organic laboratory was …
Heavy rains bring chaos to Manicaland http://www.swradioafrica.com By Tichaona Sibanda17 January 2013 Heavy rains for the past three weeks have swelled rivers and cut-off bridges and traffic to many parts of Manicaland province, the deputy director-general of the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) said on Thursday. Weeks of heavy rain have left large parts of the province under …
Govt urged to stop land grabs to end hunger crisis http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell17 January 2013 The government is once again facing an urgent appeal to once and for all stop the ongoing illegal seizure of productive farm land across the country, to bring an end to the worsening hunger crisis. Zimbabwe’s once prosperous agricultural sector is …
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CZI: Zimbabwe’s Manicaland Province Facing Milk Shortages http://www.voazimbabwe.com/ Loirdham Moyo, Obert Pepukai15.01.2013 The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) in Manicaland Province says the dairy industry in the region may not be able to provide fresh milk to keep up with demand. Manicaland regional president Charles Tavazadza told VOA Studio 7 that the number of milk producers in the …
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UN appeals for $131 million aid for Zimbabwe for food, water and emergency aid http://www.washingtonpost.com By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2:42 AM HARARE, Zimbabwe — The United Nations says it needs $131 million in humanitarian assistance to meet food, water and emergency needs in Zimbabwe. The U.N. humanitarian coordinator, Alain Noudehou, said Tuesday at …
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Army worm outbreak threatens Zimbabwe’s food security http://www.irinnews.org Photo:Agrillifetoday/Flickr Army worms develop into moths that can migrate thousands of kilometres HARARE, 14 January 2013 (IRIN) – An army worm outbreak threatens to worsen food security in Zimbabwe, where close to 1.6 million people already face food shortages ahead of the March …
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PM Transforms Rural Communities http://www.thezimbabwemail.com Staff Reporter 5 hours 23 minutes ago Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai plans to roll-out the drip irrigation maize project countrywide to promote rural development.The drip irrigation project he launched last year at his Humanikwa Village in Buhera late last year has shown that with more Government focus, rural transformation can change communities.The pilot …
Hippo recovery intensifies Monday, 11 June 2012 11:31 Paul Nyakazeya ZIMBABWE’S sugar production for the 2012/13 season is expected to increase to between 450 000 and 500 000 tonnes, from 372 000 tonnes achieved last year, due to improved yields from the increased area replanted. Cane crushing from Chisumbanje is also expected to bolster volumes. …
Communal farmers lead in tobacco industry: Biti http://www.thestandard.co.zw January 13, 2013 in Business Communal farmers have taken charge of tobacco farming in Zimbabwe and now constitute over 40% of registered farmers this year, Finance minister Tendai Biti has said. BY MOSES CHIBAYA He was addressing a press conference at his offices in the capital last month, where he …
Apostolic sects refuse to dip livestock http://www.thestandard.co.zw January 13, 2013 in Community News HURUNGWE — Members of some Apostolic sects (Mapostori) here are hampering government efforts to eradicate tick-borne diseases by refusing to dip their cattle saying it is against their beliefs, a district veterinary officer has said. BY MOSES CHIBAYA Veterinary officer for Hurungwe-Kariba district, Nyaradzo Rukatya …