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High temperatures affect poultry production The Herald 11/11/2021 Precious Manomano Herald Reporter The high temperatures felt throughout the country have been killing chickens in many backyard fowl runs in rural and urban areas. Many people have over the years started rearing broiler chickens for sale as a source of regular income. Midlands Veterinary Provincial Director …
Wheat deliveries reach 162 000t The Herald 11/11/2021 Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Wheat deliveries to the Grain Marketing Board have reached 162 234 tonnes, with rains now affecting the movement of the cereal from farms to depots. The bulk of the wheat being delivered is of the premium grade. GMB chief executive, Mr Rockie …
Meikles upscales climate proof measures The Herald 10/11/2021 Enacy Mapakame-Business Reporter CONGLOMERATE, Meikles Limited, says it is upscaling its climate sustainability efforts as they have a direct bearing on the group’s operations, especially the agriculture segment. This comes as climate change is now presenting a major risk for businesses hence the need for proactive …
Natfoods sees output growth The Herald 10/11/2021 Tapiwanashe Mangwiro-Senior Business Reporter National Foods says it will ramp up production and expand its market share driven by a new flour mill that will be installed to replace the existing plant at its Bulawayo Basch Street site. The firm purchased a new state-of-the-art flour mill at …
Isolated showers expected: MSD The Herald 10/11/2021 Elita Chikwati–Senior Agriculture Reporter Isolated afternoon thundershowers are expected in areas along the main watershed, with localised heavier falls in some places, the Meteorological Services Department has said. This comes as the country has been experiencing hot temperatures, but no records have been broken. In a weather …
Govt moves to contain climate induced hazards Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa addresses journalists during a post Cabinet briefing at Munhumutapa offices in Harare yesterday. The Herald 10/11/2021 Zvamaida Murwira-Senior Reporter A cocktail of measures has been developed to contain climate-induced hazards as Zimbabwe moves into the summer cropping season whose …
Weather conditions normal: Met Dept The Chronicle 10/11/2021 Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu , Senior Reporter HOT weather conditions experienced in most parts of the country yesterday are normal, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said. The MSD said the temperatures were not outside the historical averages for any given area and they are likely to fall during …
Sincerity needed in Africa’s adaptation to climate change The Chronicle 10/11/2021 Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent As world leaders convene for the COP 26 United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland, shocking details that leave one with more questions than answers about Africa’s sincerity and ability to adapt to and fight the effects of climate …
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Brahman breeders advocate quality over quantity The Chronicle 10/11/2021 Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu , Chronicle Reporter IN 2014, Mr Mncedisi Ndlovu of Kamen Brahmans sold his 260 cattle that he was rearing for commercial purposes and used part of the money to buy 15 brahmans, a development which marked the beginning of his journey as a stud …
Wheat harvesting at 33.5 percent The Herald 8/11/2021 Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Wheat farmers have harvested 33.5 percent of the crop planted during this winter cropping season as farmers intensify harvesting so they can switch to the summer season crops. According to Agritex’s latest weekly update, by October 29, farmers had harvested 116 726 …