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Zim to have normal to below normal rain: Forecast By Newsday – September 2, 2019 ZIMBABWE and much of the region, which saw the lowest rainfall in 40 years this year, will receive normal to below normal rains in the coming season, a regional forecast released on Friday says. Normal rains in southern Africa are expected in …
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Africa’s groundwater reserves may be more resilient than first thought Herald 2/9/2019 Groundwater reserves in Africa are estimated to be 20 times larger than the water stored in lakes and reservoirs above ground. These are the freshwater stores that flow in rocks and sediment beneath the Earth’s surface. They are a vital source of drinking …
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2019/20 rainfall forecast out Wednesday Herald 2/9/2019 Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Weather experts will today meet in Harare for the National Outlook Climate Forum (Narcof) workshop with the Meteorological Services Department expected to release the 2019/2020 national rainfall forecast on Wednesday. The 2019/20 National Climate Outlook Forum comes after SADC member states met last …
GMAZ seals wheat payments deal Herald 2/9/2019 Mr Musarara Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has sealed a payment deal with a Swiss-based firm, Goldstone & Co, to enable it to import wheat in a development that guarantees consistent supply of the grain. The latest development also dispels lingering …
Editorial Comment: Normal rains forecast should inspire farmers Herald 2/9/2019 The week begins with good news that the forthcoming rainy season will be normal across Southern African. For a region reeling in the effects of El Nino-induced drought, meteorologists that made the promising forecast have become adorable bearers of an inspirational message. As reported …
Zimbabwe can win sweet deals from chilli exports Herald 2/9/2019 Trade Focus Allan Majuru Growing global demand for spices presents an opportunity for local producers to increase exports of chilli pepper to the world market. Given the suitable and large land area available for production, local farmers have the capacity to produce enough supplies …
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India to assist in agricultural sector Herald 2/9/2019 Fradreck Gorwe India has expressed willingness to assist Zimbabwe in the area of farm mechanisation amid revelations Asia’s third largest economy is particularly keen to facilitate procurement of the Sonalika brand of tractors, cultivators, and other farm implements. In an interview with Sunday Mail Business on the sidelines …
Agriculture key for Zimbabwe economic revival, UN says Chronicle 2/9/2019 Mr Bishow Parajuli Sallomy Matare, Harare Bureau The United Nations on Thursday said agriculture is key in the revival of Zimbabwe’s economy as the country has massive potential to feed itself and once again retain its bread basket status. The remarks tally with the Second …
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Milk output increases Chronicle 2/9/2019 Munyaradzi Musiiwa, Midlands Correspondent ZIMBABWE has increased its milk production by four million litres from last year despite the harsh climatic conditions, Midlands Dairy Farmers’ Association chairperson, Mr Douglas Msipa said. He said the dairy sector was now producing 150 million litres against a demand of 180 million per year. …
Massive boost for agriculture 0 September 1, 2019 12:50 PM Source: Massive boost for agriculture | Sunday Mail (Top Stories) Harmony Agere and Carren Mushonga Government will begin procuring inputs this week and distribute them to farmers by the end of the month to enable them to timeously prepare for the 2019-2020 summer cropping season, which …