Category: Agriculture

Project Kilimanjaro off-track ……as Hippo scours markets for fresh funding NewsDay 27/11/2020 BY TAURAI MANGUDHLA ZIMBABWE’S adverse economic conditions have stalled progress at sugar producer, Hippo Valley Estates’ multi-million dollar Project Kilimanjaro, the firm said on Tuesday. Project Kilimanjaro, which was expected to be completed in 2025, has suffered serious setbacks after Hippo failed to …

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Asset stripping concerns spoil CSC revival  Chronicle 27/11/2020   CSC-Boustead Beef Zimbabwe plant in Bulawayo Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE defunct State-owned meat processor and marketer, the Cold Storage Company (CSC) has reportedly been stripped of assets resulting in the Government applying to place it under corporate rescue to avoid liquidation. Formerly CSC, the …

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First Lady laments deforestation  0  November 26, 2020 2:07 PM Source: First Lady laments deforestation | The Herald Chief Mazungunye of Bikita applauds planting a baobab tree at Mandara Primary School at the national tree planting day pre-launch yesterday. Looking on is Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Ezra Chadzamira(white coat) From George Maponga in BIKITA First …

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More extension officers to implement agric transformation strategy Herald 26/11/2020   Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter More extension officers are being recruited to fill vacancies in Matabeleland North and South as part of Government efforts to boost extension service delivery and help in the implementation of the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy. The Ministry of Lands, …

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Farmers tap into new vegetable varieties Herald 26/11/2020   Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Commercial farmers and exporters must do their research before embarking on horticultural production to reduce losses. This came out yesterday at the Seed Co Vegetables Annual Field at Stapleford Research Station in Mt Hampden. Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement permanent secretary …

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Matabeleland South farmers urged to maximise production Chronicle 26/11/2020   Cde Abednico Ncube (second from left) hands over a scotch cart to first prize winner Mr Godknows Manokore (sitting) Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu Gwanda Correspondent FARMERS in Matabeleland South have been urged to maximise production so that they could supply the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) with grain …

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Horticultural plan to benefit 1,8m households Herald 25/11/2020   Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter The National Development Strategy (NDS1) will help in the revival of horticultural production with a focus on exports as well as improved household nutrition. The strategy will be implemented under the Zimbabwe Horticulture Recovery and Growth Plan which is targeted at reconfiguring …

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Irrigation boost for rural communities Herald 25/11/2020   Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu Elliot Ziwira Senior Reporter Rural and marginalised communities will gain from accelerated irrigation and the planned US$8 billion industrial roadmap that will complement the country’s devolution agenda. Speaking after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting in Harare, Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu said …

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Enforcement of Covid-19 regulations tightened Herald 25/11/2020   Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter Existing lockdown and public health regulations are being more strictly enforced, with hundreds of arrests already made this week, while emergency funds are being spent at needy schools to further upgrade sanitation to control any spike in Covid-19 infections. While …

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Sadc records increase in fish production Chronicle 25/11/2020   The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has recorded an increase in aquaculture production which rose to 100 950 tonnes in 2020, from 92 773 tonnes reported in 2019. Ocean and inland waters such as lakes, rivers and reservoirs in the Sadc Region provide significant benefits to …

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