Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Police threaten tight lockdown controls NewsDay 20/11/2020 POLICE yesterday threatened to tighten COVID-19 lockdown enforcement measures, accusing citizens of being complacent and ignoring set regulations to combat the spread of the virus as the country is experiencing the second wave of the pandemic. BY MOSES MATENGA National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said citizens …
No to unapproved farming ventures — minister Herald 20/11/2020 Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Resettled farmers can now enter into share-cropping and joint ventures, but must meet set conditions and first get approval from the Minister of Lands Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Anxious Masuka, with sharing or subleasing of resettlement farms banned. This seeks …
Massive boost for US$8,2bn agric economy Herald 20/11/2020 President Mnangagwa hands over a trophy to National Farmers Award winner, Mr Tinashe Ziki (second from right) and his wife Pamela at the 2020 Zimlife Agricultural Merit Awards (ZAMA) at State House in Harare last night. Assisting the President is ZAMA founder Mr Israel Kembo. — …
First Lady encourages tree-planting 0 November 19, 2020 4:15 PM Source: First Lady encourages tree-planting | Herald (Top Stories) First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa listens attentively as she is taught the art of grafting trees Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday launched an early National Tree Planting campaign at Gangarabwe Primary School in Chirumanzu, Midlands, …
AMA moves to bolster cotton production 0 November 20, 2020 2:05 AM Source: AMA moves to bolster cotton production – NewsDay Zimbabwe THE Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA), in partnership with various private agro-industry players, is setting up cotton demonstration plots across the country to improve agricultural production. BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWA A combination of lack of agronomic support, inadequate …
Buse project: Creating solutions to local livestock challenges Herald 19/11/2020 Bindura University of Science Education said artificial insemination technologies will be provided to local communities to help them improve their breeds Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau The recent commissioning of the Goat Genetics and Artificial Insemination Centre at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), …
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Cotton farmers optimistic of achieving better yields Herald 19/11/2020 Business Reporter After back-to-back droughts battered Zimbabwe’s agricultural production, cotton producers are looking for better yields this season on the back of anticipated good rains. Production of raw cotton was badly affected during the past two seasons due to poor rains which also hurt output …
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Growing fresh farm produce to drive exports: Minister Chronicle 19/11/2020 Mr Tatenda Karimazondo Midlands Bureau GOVERNMENT has implored the horticulture sector to improve the output and quality of their produce to enable them to penetrate the export market. Zimbabwe used to be among the top exporters of horticulture produce in Africa before the economic …
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Flower exports wilt as second Covid-19 wave hits Europe The Herald 18/11/2020 Midlands Bureau The second wave of Covid-19 that has hit Europe has forced many countries to re-impose lockdowns and that in turn has hit Zimbabwean farmers exporting flowers to Europe, Minister of State in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s Office Evelyn Ndlovu said yesterday. …
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Farmers start planting, showers expected Herald 18/11/2020 Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Farmers in different parts of the country have started planting, as the country is expected to receive some light showers between Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The country has been receiving isolated rains, while some areas have received significant rains allowing farmers to …