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Tobacco farmers await payment modalities Chronicle 18/2/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says payment modalities for the 2021 tobacco marketing season will only be established after the announcement of this year’s monetary policy statement. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya is expected to present …
Boon for farmers as Mushandike Dam spills Herald 16/2/2021 George Maponga in Masvingo Mushandike Dam has spilled for the first time in over 20 years raising hopes of the imminent revival of Mushandike Irrigation Scheme which collapsed after the reservoir dried up two years ago. Mushandike, the biggest irrigation scheme in Masvingo straddling over …
Private sector invests in Agric Centres of Excellence Herald 17/2/2021 The Prime SeedCo vegetable trial station in Mt Hampden. By Munya Simango, Correspondent More than 100 000 farmers are set to benefit from smart partnerships that Agricultural Centres of Excellence (ACEs) have established with companies that supply inputs and equipment to Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector. …
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Midlands embarks on crop, livestock assessment Chronicle 17/2/2021 Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent FARMERS in the Midlands Province have embarked on crop and livestock assessment to ascertain productivity as well as the condition of livestock in the province. The farmers have been asked to complete forms and submit them to authorities as the province seeks …
Agro-forestry – the key to sustainable food security and nutrition Chronicle 17/2/2021 A maize crop planted between rows of trees Fortunes Matutu Adoption of agroforestry practices is key to ensuring sustainable food security and nutrition. Food and nutrition security remains one of the critical focus areas and is a key deliverable that will ensure …
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Rains hamper winter maize harvesting 0 February 16, 2021 1:58 PM Source: JUST IN: Rains hamper winter maize harvesting | The Herald George Maponga in Masvingo Harvesting of winter maize grown by Government and sugar producer Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe in the Lowveld has started but progressing at a snail’s pace owing to incessant rains. Heavy rains that have …
Zimbabwean horti sector suffers US$9.3 million revenue decline 0 February 17, 2021 9:45 AM Source: Zimbabwean horti sector suffers US$9.3 million revenue decline Zimbabwe’s horticultural sector endured a US$9.3 million revenue decline last year, due to strict Covid-19 lockdown regulations. The revenue drop was exacerbated by the lack of relevant diversification, among other causes. “Despite being traditionally …
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Africa University develops umsuzwane medicinal cough drops by Staff reporter Bulawayo24 17/2/2021 United Methodist Church run Africa University’s College of Health and Agricultural Sciences has made headway in developing throat lozenges made from the umsuzwane plant, which many Zimbabweans have been using as part of home remedies to fight Covid 19. The new product, umsuzwane …
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Earthworm farming could be the answer Herald 16/2/2021 Dr Whingwiri For many, earthworms are just for use as baits for fishing and for burrowing our garden soils to improve aeration. For some, earthworms can be magical creatures that can play a tremendous role in our environment. In this report, our Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor …
Farmers hail fertilizer distribution Herald 16/2/2021 file pic Andrew Muvishi Mash East Correspondent Over 5 000 tonnes of top dressing fertilizer were distributed to farmers in Mashonaland East under the Command Agriculture inputs scheme. Fertilizer has been in high demand this year, with good rains pushing Zimbabwe towards a record bumper harvest. Marondera district …