Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Rains boost for early growers Herald 12/12/2019 Farirai Machivenyika and Ellen Chasokela Rains have rescued farmers who planted early without supplementary irrigation and have allowed others to move quickly into the fields to plant. The Meteorological Services Department advised that normal to above normal rains were forecast from October to December, while normal to …
Invest more in castor bean production, farmers urged Herald 12/12/2019 The castor bean plant is easy to cultivate and is resistant to drought. It has low production costs and is easy to handle Nesia Mhaka Herald Correspondent Farmers have been urged to invest more in castor bean production as it can boost the economic …
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Farmer loses 10 cattle to lightning Chronicle 12/12/2019 Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent A GWANDA farmer lost 10 head of cattle and two goats after they were struck by lightning. Ward 9 councillor Mozitha Moyo confirmed the incident which occurred in his area on Friday afternoon. He said Mr Jeconia Nyathi from Lushongwe Village was …
Letters to the Editor: Time to invest in smart agriculture Chronicle 12/12/2019 Beaven Dhliwayo The area available for agriculture in the country is continuing to decrease. If Zimbabwe wants to expand or maintain its current food output, there is need to increase productivity. This, on the other hand, has to be maintained without imposing …
OPINION: Zimbabwe’s hunger crisis – the epicentre of the global climate emergency 0 December 12, 2019 2:03 AM For Zimbabweans, the drought is compounded by an economic crisis of spiralling inflation, unemployment, chronic fuel shortages, and the collapse of essential services Source: OPINION: Zimbabwe’s hunger crisis – the epicentre of the global climate emergency – Reuters * Any views …
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Solar, water boost for Matobo Herald 11/12/2019 Sikhanyisiwe Tshuma now has access to potable water and can also irrigate her small plot From Sifelani Tsiko in Matobo District For Sikhanyisiwe Tshuma (41) of Lushumbe Village in the drought-prone Matobo District in southern Zimbabwe, water has been scarce for decades. She has for several years …
‘New systems will transform agric’ Herald 11/12/2019 Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos Fidelis Munyoro Chief Reporter GOVERNMENT measures to ensure the country remains productive through interventions such as the development of irrigation infrastructure, dam construction, promotion of small grains and farm diversification is the magic bullet needed to boost national food reserves. The development of …
MSD warns of thunderstorms, flash floods Herald 11/12/2019 Herald Reporters Heavy rains being experienced countrywide are expected to continue, possibly causing flash flooding while strong winds may cause damage to property, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned. In a statement yesterday, MSD said thunderstorms will continue across the country. The rains reportedly caused …
Letters to the Editor: Woes stalk tobacco industry Chronicle 10/12/2019 Tobacco auction floor Obert Chifamba IT seems the tobacco industry is predestined to hop from one challenge to another, season after season and the streak has been going on unabated over the past five or so seasons. This time around, after coming out heavily battered …
Destructive rains expected Chronicle 10/12/2019 Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has predicted heavy rains and strong winds that may uproot trees and damage buildings in the southern part of the country up to Thursday. In a statement yesterday, MSD said the rains could result in flash floods. The department warned …