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Govt explains diesel shortages 26/1/2019 Source: Govt explains diesel shortages | Daily News HARARE – Government has apologised for the current shortages of diesel on the market which it said had been caused by a “logistical” glitch. This comes as most garages are struggling to raise money on time to pay for their stocks from fuel …
5,3 million Zimbabweans need food aid: UN 26/2/2019 Source: 5,3 million Zimbabweans need food aid: UN | Newsday (News) BY BLESSED MHLANGA /RUTENDO MATANHIKE The United Nations estimates that a total of 5,3 million Zimbabweans will need food aid and has started efforts to raise funds to bridge the food deficit to avert a massive …
Ariston anchors growth on improved production – NewsDay Zimbabwe 23/2/2019 BY MISHMA CHAKANYUKA LISTED agricultural concern Ariston Holdings says it has started the season on a high note and anticipates a marked improvement in production of stone fruit, apples and macadamia this year, compared to 2018. The company operates six farming estates, which include …
New sugarcane farmers lose land due to poor drainage – NewsDay Zimbabwe 25/2/2019 BY GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA NEW sugarcane farmers in Mkwasine, who acquired land during the 2000 fast-track land reform programme, are losing over 500 hectares of land annually due to sodicity and salinity, Southern Eye has learnt. This was revealed during a field …
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Government to roll out massive livestock artificial insermination 23/2/2019 The Chronicle Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Reporter THE Government will next week roll out an extensive cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) programme aimed at improving the quality of the country’s livestock as well as increasing the national herd a Cabinet Minister has said. In a speech read …
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‘Enough grains stock till next harvest’ 23/2/2019 The Chronicle Elita Chikwati, Harare Bureau The country has more than 1,3 million tonnes of maize in stock, enough to feed the country until the next harvest, a senior Government official has said. Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrance Shiri said this on Monday …
Government approves 37 mbanje investors 24/2/2019 Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos The Chronicle Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter GOVERNMENT has approved 37 investors who have shown interest to produce cannabis (mbanje or dagga) for medicinal or scientific purposes. This follows last year’s decision by Government to legalise cannabis production. Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural …
Midlands farmers replant third time 20/2/2019 The Herald Midlands Bureau FARMERS here have started replanting for the third time after the province received significant rains late last week. The Midlands Province has been receiving erratic rains since the start of the 2018-19 farming season which has seen crops wilting. Midlands Provincial Crop and Livestock …
URL in bid to boost soya bean output 20/1/2019 The Chronicle Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls ZIMBABWE has no reason to import soya bean for making edible oils in the next six years if agro-farming initiatives being implemented by Government and the private sector are fully embraced, an industrialist has said. Although Government has …
Climate change talks: Are the negotiations beneficial to Africa? 20/1/2019 The Chronicle The growing frequency and unpredictable nature of natural disasters such as floods and droughts is a striking reminder and warning that climate change is a serious phenomenon that has the capacity to destabilise the world. In recognition of this, the global community …
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