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Treasury not writing off Command Agric debts Herald 2/10/2019 Agriculture Reporter Government has no plans to write off Command Agriculture debts and expects beneficiaries of the facility to pay back dues. Command Agriculture is a cost recovery scheme that was introduced by Government in 2016 to substitute importation of maize. This production programme targeted …
Input costs reprieve for farmers Chronicle 2/10/2019 President Mnangagwa Business Editor GOVERNMENT is facilitating duty-free importation of fertilisers this summer cropping season among other incentives meant to ease the input cost burden on farmers. President Mnangagwa revealed this yesterday in his State of the Nation Address where he assured farmers of full Government support …
Agric revolution upon us, says Haritatos 1/10/2019 Ellen Chasokela Herald Reporter Government is committed to ensuring improved access, availability and appropriateness of agricultural financing to farmers. This was said by Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos during an Annual general meeting of the Federation of Young Farmers Clubs in …
New irrigation regulations on cards Herald 1/10/2019 Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Government is in the process of developing regulations to compel irrigation scheme beneficiaries to contribute towards maintenance of the structures for the creation of a revolving fund and timely maintenance of the equipment. The fund will also enable the department to continue rehabilitating …
Zim, Zambia urged to reduce rigs on Lake Kariba Herald 1/10/2019 Lake Kariba Walter Nyamukondiwa Kariba Bureau |THE Technical Committee on Development and Management of the Fisheries and Aquaculture of Lake Kariba has recommended that Zimbabwe and Zambia implement their 2014 agreement to reduce fishing rigs operating in Lake Kariba to ensure the survival …
Women waking up to the empowerment drive Chronicle 1/10/2019 Michell Zvanyanya, Features Reporter The drive for women empowerment has become a prominent subject which has not only been embraced in urban areas but also in rural areas where women have been long engulfed in African societal beliefs that promote male superiority. In those areas, patriarchy …
Bio-safety export permit suspended Chronicle 1/10/2019 Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor GOVERNMENT has indefinitely suspended the bio-safety export permit system following complaints by exporters who felt the requirement was a barrier to the ease of doing trade. The export permit for all products regulated under National Bio-technology Regulations Statutory Instrument 157 of 2018 (SI 157 of …
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Goverment takes right direction on Command Agriculture funding Chronicle 1/10/2019 Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrence Shiri In line with the new approach of reducing public expenditure, the Government has, beginning this forthcoming farming season, opened financing for Command Agriculture to private sector participation. Since its launch in 2016, …
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Govt liberalises grain imports Chronicle 1/10/2019 Minister Perrance ShirI Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor GOVERNMENT has given the greenlight to individuals and corporates with free funds to import any quantities of grain into the country to complement Treasury efforts in ensuring adequate food reserves. Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Minister, Retired Air Chief …
Tobacco seed sales decline 20% 0 September 30, 2019 11:58 AM Source: Tobacco seed sales decline 20% – NewsDay Zimbabwe September 30, 2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI TOBACCO seed sales have declined by 20%, with the volumes being the lowest since 2015, a development that could see reduced hectarage of the crop next season, a Zimbabwe Tobacco Association (ZTA) report …