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Zim seeks to improve wheat yield ZIMBABWE is undertaking research to improve its wheat yields in order to reduce reliance on imports, a Cabinet minister has said. Source: Zim seeks to improve wheat yield – NewsDay Zimbabwe December 6, 2018 BY FIDELITY MHLANGA The southern African nation produces 158 100 metric tonnes of wheat per annum, …
Forestry Comm to get 50pc of tobacco levy The Herald 4/12/2018 Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Government has authorised the Forestry Commission to handle 50 percent of the money collected from farmers under the tobacco levy for use in afforestation programmes. The levy was introduced by Government in 2015 for afforestation and was …
IFAD to support transformation of rural livelihoods President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mr Gilbert Houngbo addresses delegates while Finance and Economic Development Acting Minister Sithembiso Nyoni (centre), Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrrance Shiri (left), UN Resident Coordinator, Bishow Parajuli (right) listen in Harare yesterday. The Chronicle 4/12/2018 …
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Cloud band expected to bring more rains The Chronicle 4/12/2018 Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter RAINS are expected later this week countrywide, the Meteorological Services Department said yesterday. In a statement, the department’s Meteorologist, Mr James Ngoma, encouraged people to continue drinking liquids and wearing sun hats to avoid dehydration due to the prevailing …
Villagers demand stake in fishing The Herald 3/12/2018 George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Communities in Chivi district have implored Government to make sure they also get licences being issued to fishing co-operatives for commercial fishing projects at Tugwi-Mukosi Dam. Tugwi-Mukosi is located at the border between Chivi and Masvingo rural districts and communities there …
Farmers urged to network The Herald 3/12/2018 Nokutenda Chiyangwa and Andrew Muvishi The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has encouraged farmers to participate in the different agricultural shows that are held all year round to learn more about crop and livestock management practices and to network with key people in the agriculture industry. Addressing …
Farmers urged to brace for dry season The Chronicle 3/12/2018 Walter Mswazie, Masvingo Correspondent FARMERS have been urged to brace for a dry season in the face of an El Nino-induced drought. Masvingo crop and livestock provincial officer Mr Peter Chamisa said farmers should plant short season varieties as the country is expected …
January disease kills 50 000 cattle Herald 3/12/2018 Zvamaida Murwira Senior ReporterMore than 50 000 cattle worth $50 million has been lost over the past year owing to the January disease and more cattle are set to be lost if financial resources are not provided urgently, legislators have heard. At least $11 million is …
146 families face relocation over dam construction – NewsDay Zimbabwe 30/11/2018 GOVERNMENT is currently looking for land to relocate the over 140 families in Masomera, to pave way for the construction of Causeway Dam about 30km outside Marondera. BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs minister Aplonia Munzverengi yesterday said the dam project had …
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Young farmers awards on today Our youth have the potential to revolutionise Zimbabwe’s food and agriculture sector and generate economic growth The Herald 30/11/2018 Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter The Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Zimbabwe Trust (FYFCZ) will today host the 2018 national young farmer’s awards to honour youths who have excelled …