Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Govt urges farmers to prioritise small grains 0 August 3, 2019 2:04 AM Source: Govt urges farmers to prioritise small grains – NewsDay Zimbabwe August 2, 2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI GOVERNMENT has urged farmers in all districts of the country to plant at least one hectare of small grains each, particularly white sorghum, during the coming 2019/20 season …
Farm tourism trendy, refreshing 0 August 3, 2019 9:08 PM Source: Farm tourism trendy, refreshing | The Herald August 3, 2019 Great Zimbabwe Isdore Guvamombe Many people are tired of traditional and conventional tourist resorts and want something refreshing. A few people have now turned portions of their farms into tourist attractions. Many monied people want to avoid …
Zera adjusts fuel prices …Ethanol makes petrol prices cheaper 0 August 4, 2019 12:35 PM Source: Zera adjusts fuel prices …Ethanol makes petrol prices cheaper | Sunday Mail (Top Stories) Sunday Mail Reporter Diesel and petrol prices have risen to $9,06 and $9,01 per litre, respectively, owing to the revised duties for fuel, the Zimbabwe Energy …
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Poultry farmers feel the pinch 0 August 4, 2019 12:49 PM Source: Poultry farmers feel the pinch – The Standard August 4, 2019 BY MTHANDAZO NYONI ZIMBABWE’S poultry industry, which appeared to be on a recovery path following challenges posed by the outbreak of the Avian Influenza in 2017, is facing viability challenges, it has been revealed. Poultry …
Govt to reintroduce feed lots to save livestock 0 August 5, 2019 2:04 AM Source: Govt to reintroduce feed lots to save livestock | Sunday Mail (Top Stories) Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Vice President Kembo Mohadi says Government is considering the re-introduction of feedlots, among a raft of other measures meant to mitigate the effects of …
Veld fires a national concern: VP Mohadi Herald 2/8/2019 VP Mohadi Sydney Kawadza Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Veld fires have killed 122 people across Zimbabwe since 2005, with those accused of randomly starting fires facing the full wrath of the law, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. In a speech read on his behalf …
‘Accelerate coal delivery to tobacco growing areas’ Herald 2/8/2019 A truck carries a load of coal from a mine Chipo Katsidzira Manicaland Correspondent THERE is need to accelerate coal distribution in all tobacco growing areas and encourage the development of gumtree woodlots to minimise deforestation. Agronomist Mr Douglas Nzarayebani said while tobacco was partly …
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Govt, John Deere ink US$50m tractor deal Herald 2/8/2019 Minister Shiri Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Government has signed a US$50 million deal with John Deere that will see the agricultural equipment manufacturer supplying 1 300 tractors that are expected to benefit farmers during the 2019/2020 summer cropping season. The tractors will be distributed to …
Government defends ban of private maize sales Chronicle 2/8/2019 Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Minister Perrence Shiri Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter GOVERNMENT has defended the promulgation of Statutory Instrument SI 145 of 2019 which prohibits the commercial selling of maize to private players saying it made the decision to protect citizens from …
Mass vaccinations to arrest rabies Chronicle 2/8/2019 Dr Mbuso Moyo In July, key stakeholders in Bulawayo led by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and Special Prevention of Cruelty in Animals (SPCA) strategised on a rabies control programme. Among the key highlights of the programme will be mass vaccination of …