Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Farmers engage RBZ over exchange rate Herald 24/4/2020 Dr Matibiri Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter Tobacco farmers have engaged the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to address concerns over fixed Zimbabwe dollar exchange rate amid uncertainty on the actual date for the start of this year’s golden leaf marketing season. RBZ governor Dr John Mangudya, …
Winter target a priority: VP Chiwenga Herald 24/4/2020 Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrance Shiri tour Kunatsa Estates in Matepatepa yesterday. — Picture: Fortune Hamandawana. Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said Government is making concerted efforts to ensure the country meets its winter …
‘GMO maize safe’ Chronicle 24/4/2020 Matabeleland North Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Cde Richard Moyo addresses stakeholders during the Covid-19 Matabeleland North provincial update meeting at Mhlahlandlela Government Complex in Bulawayo yesterday. (Picture by Nkosizile Ndlovu) Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has started importing genetically modified maize for consumption …
Amid frequent droughts Zimbabwe’s groundwater diminishes leaving farmers thirsty 0 April 23, 2020 2:07 PM When farmers were resettled in Gutaurare area by the government during the first phase of the country’s land reform in the 1980s, this part of the country had plenty of surface and groundwater. Source: Amid frequent droughts Zimbabwe’s groundwater diminishes leaving farmers …
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Lint price plunges to lowest levels Herald 23/4/2020 Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter GLOBAL lint price has plunged to lowest levels since the global financial crisis in 2008 due to coronavirus, denting growth prospects of Zimbabwe’s cotton industry that has been on a recovery path since 2015. The lint price is down 33 percent …
Stakeholders call for decentralisation of markets Herald 23/4/2020 Small scale farmers are engaging Government to decentralise produce markets Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter Stakeholders in small scale agriculture production are engaging Government calling for the decentralisation of farmers’ markets with a view to enable them to have access to buyers and reduce post-harvest losses during …
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Farmers speak on new maize floor price Herald 23/4/2020 Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Farmers have welcomed the new maize producer price announced by the Government for the 2020-21 marketing season and urged authorities to constantly review the price so that it is not eroded by inflation. The farmers urged authorities to look into the …
‘Fuel price crash should benefit motorists’ Herald 23/4/2020 Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Government is monitoring movements on the international oil markets to ensure that the country benefits from the falling prices of the commodity that has been experienced in the past few weeks. Prices of crude oil fell below zero for a barrel for …
Basic goods prices revert to March 25 level Herald 23/4/2020 Vice President Kembo Mohadi with Minister of Industry and Trade Dr Sekai Nzenza (left) Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailsers president Mr Denford Mutashu during the announcement of price moratorium in Harare yesterday. Picture by John Manzongo Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Prices of basic food items …
Poor grain supplies frustrate Hwange miller Chronicle 23/4/2020 Mr Martin Ndlovu Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter AN indigenous miller in Ndlovu area just outside Victoria Falls has implored Government to consistently supply subsidised grain to millers so as to ensure sustainable roller meal availability in the country. Government introduced the subsidy on roller meal …