Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Mat South under armyworm attack Chronicle 22/1/2021 Fall Armyworm Boitumelo Makhurane, Chronicle Reporter FARMERS in Matabeleland South fear a reduced harvest following an outbreak of the fall armyworm that is causing massive damage to crops especially the late planted ones. The fall armyworm has reportedly affected 20 to 30 percent of crops in the …
JUST IN: Agribank set to become land bank 0 January 21, 2021 3:30 PM Source: JUST IN: Agribank set to become land bank | The Herald Dr Anxious Masuka Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Dr Anxious Masuka has advised farmers to have a good relationship with banks as Government’s plan to …
Kariba Dam rehabilitation on course By Staff Writer Daily News Last updated Jan 20, 2021 Emmerson Njanjamangezi SENIOR STAFF WRITER njanjamangezie@dailynews.co.zw ENGINEERING works to enhance the structural integrity of the Kariba Dam wall for more efficient power generation is 60 percent done and on schedule for completion by end of 2024, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) …
Covid–19: Experts caution against use of traditional herbs Herald 21/1/2021 There is a new herbal craze and frenzied demand for traditional herbs such as Umsuzwane/Zumbani Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovations The growing use of herbal medicines due to the coronavirus second wave that is threatening to overwhelm fragile healthcare systems across Africa has …
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Centres of excellence critical for agric transformation Herald 21.1.2021 Dr Basera Munya Simango Correspondent Agricultural Centres of Excellence that were established under the EU-funded Zimbabwe Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Services (ZAKIS) project are now fully operational. A senior Government official has said that the centres will play a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural …
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Govt extends inputs scheme to urban farmers The Chronicle 21/1/2021 The Chronicle Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter GOVERNMENT is distributing farming inputs to urban farmers as part of measures to guarantee countrywide food security with 100 000 targeted in Bulawayo. In the past week, Government has been distributing seed maize and fertiliser to urban farmers with …
TIMB predicts better yields Herald 20/1/2021 Dr Matibiri Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter Tobacco farmers planted nearly 7 000 fewer hectares this season than last year, according to latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board, but the drop would be offset by projected higher output expected. Tobacco is the country’s largest foreign …
Editorial Comment: Let’s manage impact of rains on infrastructure Herald 20/1/2021 A portion of a damaged road in Masera, Ward 7, along the Beitbridge-Nhwali Road. Much of Zimbabwe is enjoying normal to above normal rains so far this season with farmers, for once, happy as they see their crops grow, pastures flourish, cattle grazing …
Firm pledges agric support Herald 20/1/2021 Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Dr Anxious Masuka receives a donation of face masks from CATIC chief representative in Zimbabwe Li Junyi in Harare yesterday. — Picture: Innocent Makawa Agriculture Reporter Agricultural drones and aircraft for spraying and pest control are available from a long-term …
55 000t fertiliser on the way 20/1/2021 The Herald Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter UP to 55 000 tonnes of top dressing fertiliser have been imported, while resources have also been set aside to ensure accelerated imports of fertiliser to avert local shortages and ensure summer crops are not affected by nitrogen deficiency. The fertiliser has …