Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Met Dept warns of ‘seven-day destructive rains’ Chronicle 18/1/2021 Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has predicted heavy and destructive rains for a seven-day period across the country until Wednesday. The rains started on Thursday spreading across most parts of the country yesterday. Since the start of the rainy season in …
Inyathi farmer in thriving Boer goat breeding project Chronicle 18/1/2021 Part of Xolisani Mpofu’s herd of Boer goats in Inyathi Mashudu Netsianda/Bridget Sibanda, Chronicle Reporters WHEN Mr Xolisani Mpofu imported a couple of Boer bucks from North West province in South Africa a few years ago, little did he know that three years later …
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Covid-19 home remedies gain popularity Chronicle 18/1/2021 Ginger, garlic and lemon Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Health Reporter TRADITIONAL herbs and steaming have become popular home remedies against Covid-19 which has killed 772 people in Zimbabwe. Social media platforms are daily awash with messages on the efficacy of Covid-19 home remedies such as steaming with Umsuzwane/Zumbane, guava, …
Trendy healthy food packages way to go Sunday Mail 17/1/2021 The outbreak of Covid-19 has created huge demand for healthy foods, thus creating an opportunity at industry level to produce and trade in these immune boosting diets Trade Focus Allan Majuru THE current messages circulating on social media encouraging Zimbabweans to drink green tea …
Investments key to boost agric output The Sunday Mail 17/1/2021 Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube Enacy Mapakame Several irrigation projects have been lined up this year as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and increase the sector’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product as well as achieve food security and reduce reliance …
Zim expecting critical delivery of fertiliser supplies The Sunday Mail 17/1/2021 Martin Kadzere Zimbabwe is expected to start receiving a huge consignment of fertiliser next week after supplies were disrupted by Covid-19-induced logistical challenges, Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Permanent Secretary Dr John Basera said. Currently, ammonium nitrate is not readily available for State-assisted …
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High hopes as crop assessment begins The Sunday Mail 17/1/2021 Emmanuel Kafe THERE are expectations the 2020/2021 summer cropping season would be one of the most productive seasons post-land reform, as the Government prepares to undertake a national crop and livestock assessment. The exercise, set to begin this week, is expected to take “three or …
COVID-19: Zumbani selling like hotcakes in Bulawayo eDuzeNet 13/1/2021 SOME enterprising vendors in Bulawayo are now selling Zumbani plant leaves in the streets and in their cars. The Zumbani plant, which has a strong balsamic citrus-like scent, is widely believed to treat Covid-19 although no confirmed medical assurance has been issued by government medical …
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Continuous Rains forecast for 14 – 20 January 2021 Flash floods leave trail of destruction By Blessings Mashaya Daily News Last updated Jan 14, 2021 Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynewsz.co.zw FLASH floods that occurred in recent days have left a trail of destruction across the country, leaving roads and bridges damaged, trees uprooted and some …
Centres to benefit over 12k farmers Daily News Last updated Dec 14, 2020 Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw MORE than 12 000 farmers in Mhondoro-Ngezi and Chegutu districts will benefit from the Agricultural Centres of Excellence (ACE) established at Chibero Agricultural College, Mhondoro and Chegutu by the European Union-funded Zimbabwe Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Services …