Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Zanu PF ministers loot farming inputs http://www.theindependent.co.zw Friday, 17 February 2012 11:10 Owen Gagare ZANU PF ministers and other influential officials are under investigation for plundering Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots and looting inputs for the 2011/12 agricultural season, particularly fertiliser, thus sabotaging agricultural production at a time when starvation is stalking some regions of the country.The move, which …
Zimbabwe tobacco output seen up, but shy of target http://af.reuters.com Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:20pm GMT By Nelson Banya HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s tobacco production is set to continue its recovery this year, but output might be short of the projected 150 million kg due to limited funding and erratic rainfall, farmers said as the auction season opened …
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Honeymoon over for cotton farmers Wednesday, 15 February 2012 00:00 Business Reporter COTTON farmers, who enjoyed attractive producer prices last season, should brace for a massive drop in producer prices this season, owing to the falling price of lint on the international market. Industry sources yesterday lamented the tumbling lint price on the world market …
Zim to begin selling tobacco http://www.zimonline.co.za/ by Own Correspondent Tuesday 14 February 2012 HARARE – Zimbabwe’s tobacco selling season opens tomorrow with at least 150 million kilogrammes expected to be sold this year up from 132.5 million kilogrammes sold last year, in yet another sign of recovery in the farming sector after a decade of decline blamed on …
‘Disaster’ on the cards as farm invasions continue http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell10 February 2012 The Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) has again warned of a potential ‘disaster’ for the coming cropping season, saying ongoing land seizures are destroying the country’s future. Last week Chief Chiweshe from Mashonaland Central invaded Heyshott Farm in Mazowe, owned by John Sole. Sole, one …
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Not Prepared for Floods Amid Conflicting Weather Forecasts http://www.ipsnews.net/ By Ignatius Banda BULAWAYO , Feb 8 , 2012 (IPS) – Sibongile Dube knows the devastation heavy rain can leave in its wake. A villager in the lowveld area of Mberengwa in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province, Dube’s home is one of many that were washed away by flash floods last …
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Zimbabwe expects 15% rise in tobacco output (AFP) – 4 hours ago HARARE — Zimbabwe’s tobacco output is expected to increase by nearly 15 percent this year to reach 150,000 tonnes, an official said on Tuesday, predicting good returns for farmers. “The target for this year is 150 million kilogrammes,” Monica Chinamasa, chairwoman of the Tobacco Industry and …
Power bills weigh down Sable http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Roadwin Chirara, Business WriterMonday, 06 February 2012 13:36 HARARE – Sable Chemical Industries (Sable) says its power supply has been restored after the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) had disconnected it over a $45 million bill. Sable, the country’s sole ammonium nitrate fertiliser manufacturer has struggled to settle its power bills …
Police Blamed For Rise In Stock Thefts http://www.radiovop.com By Vusisizwe Mkhwananzi Gwanda, February 06, 20102 – Farmers in Matabeleland South province have blamed the Zimbabwe Republic Police for the increase in stock thefts saying the force is failing to effectively respond to reports due to its depleted fleet amid revelations that 60 cattle are stolen every month. The police …
Emirates offers hope to horticulture producers http://www.thestandard.co.zw/ Sunday, 05 February 2012 11:58 BY NDAMU SANDUEMIRATES, one of the world’s leading airlines, says there is an opportunity for Zimbabwean horticultural producers to reach out to the world by using its global network. Emirates’ inaugural flight to Zimbabwe via Zambia landed on Wednesday, becoming the first airline from the Middle …