Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Zim firm invests in Rwanda dairy Chronicle 20/1/2020 The Rwandan government has found a buyer for Burera Dairy Limited which was floated into the market in September last year. The government held 98.03 percent stake in the firm which was established in 2016 at a cost of Rwf488 million (US$528 000) to boost dairy …
Anthrax ravages parts of the country 0 January 17, 2020 7:44 PM Source: Anthrax ravages parts of the country | The Herald 17 JAN, 2020 Elita chikwati Senior Reporter At least 177 cattle have died from Anthrax while 87 people were treated for the disease in various clinics and hospitals after eating meat from cattle that died from the …
Wet spell to subside 0 January 19, 2020 4:29 PM Source: Wet spell to subside | Sunday Mail (Top Stories) Tanyaradzwa Rusike The rains that are being experienced in most parts of the country are expected to subside beginning this week due to incoming dry winds from the South, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said. However, …
Buhera villagers lose cattle 0 January 19, 2020 5:17 PM Source: Buhera villagers lose cattle | The Standard (Local News) BY KENNETH NYANGANI Villagers in Buhera are falling prey to unscrupulous cattle buyers who are convincing them to sell their livestock for a song due to a cattle affliction called “January disease”, which is wreaking havoc in …
Zim agric sector needs US$1,2 bn lifeline Posted on January 17, 2020 by The Independent in Business Special Economic Zones may include farming areas such as Norton and Mazowe, which were reportedly earmarked for agriculture. Zimbabwe Independent THE 2019-2020 agricultural season has been difficult for everyone due to the extreme weather and climatic conditions which scientists interpret as part of …
Crop, livestock assessment on the cards Herald 17/1/2020 Deputy Minister Haritatos Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Government will at the end of this month embark on the first round of nationwide crop and livestock assessment. The assessment seeks to establish disease prevalence, state of pastures and water supply. In an interview yesterday, Lands, Agriculture, …
Plot-holders in quandary as Mushandike Dam dries up 17/1/2020 Ezra Chadzamira From George Maponga in Masvingo Hundreds of plot-holders at Mushandike Irrigation Scheme have been left in a quandary after the dam which used to supply irrigation water to the 800-hectare scheme dried up following a prolonged dry spell. Mushandike is Masvingo’s biggest irrigation scheme …
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EU raises US$18,7m for drought relief Herald 17/1/2020 Mr Timo Olkkonen Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter The European Union (EU) has mobilised US$18,7 million for emergency food support for vulnerable people in Zimbabwe to improve nutrition, access to basic health care and provision of potable water. Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe …
Command Agric financing succeeds Herald 17/1/2020 Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube Africa Moyo Deputy News Editor The Command Agriculture special programme, whose financing model was reconfigured this season to eliminate cheating and ensure loan repayment, is working well in terms of the provision of funds by banks and the private sector, …
Subsidised roller meal diverted to black market Herald 17/1/2020 Dr Nzenza Herald Reporters Subsidised roller meal is being diverted to the black market by buyers who grab consignments as they reach the shop shelves. The buyers then offload the roller meal to informal traders who often repack it into smaller bags, with these two …