Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Hope restored for Guqukani Irrigation Scheme farmers The Chronicle 5/10/2021 Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter HOPE has been restored for farmers operating at Guqukani Irrigation Scheme in Gwanda’s Ward 21 following reconnection of water supply. The irrigation scheme had been lying idle for about five years, as farmers did not have a reliable source of water. …
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Rabbit industry undergoing massive transformation The Chronicle 5/10/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE local rabbit industry is projected to generate over US$2,5 million from domestic sales over the next five years in line with the aspirations of the Livestock Growth Plan. The Livestock Growth Plan is part of the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation …
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Free poultry, goats for 5 million 0 October 3, 2021 9:16 AM Source: Free poultry, goats for 5 million | Sunday Mail (Local News) Richard Muponde Senior Reporter ABOUT five million households in different parts of the country are expected to benefit from the Presidential Rural Poultry and Goat Pass-On scheme that will see the Government dishing …
DripSol’s one-stop-shop for farmers opens doors 0 October 3, 2021 10:20 AM Source: DripSol’s one-stop-shop for farmers opens doors | The Standard (Local News) By Style Reporter Smallholder farmers are in urgent need of technical knowledge and tailor-made equipment to ensure good quality crops and maximum production from their land, agricultural experts have said. The country, which …
Govt commends young farmers 0 October 4, 2021 10:40 AM Source: Govt commends young farmers | The Herald Deputy Minister Haritatos Elita Chikwati-Senior Agric Reporter THE Federation of Young Farmers Clubs of Zimbabwe (FYFCZ) has been commended for playing a key role in boosting agriculture production and creating the rural middle class while pushing Zimbabwe into self-sufficiency for all …
Space agency to monitor harmful activities to environment 0 October 4, 2021 11:33 AM Source: Space agency to monitor harmful activities to environment | Newsday (News) BY NIZBERT MOYO The recently-established Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) says it will use satellite data to monitor harmful activities in the environment that threaten agricultural production and cause …
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CUT’s multi-million dollar dairy parlour commissioned 0 October 4, 2021 1:05 PM Source: CUT’s multi-million dollar dairy parlour commissioned | The Herald President Mnangagwa tours the Chinhoyi University of Technology dairy milking palour for milk value addition. Zvamaida Murwira and Conrad Mupesa UNIVERSITIES and higher education colleges must provide solutions to national needs and come up with innovative …
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CFI in deal to expand farmers’ markets eDuzeNet 4/10/2021 CFI Holdings Limited has signed an agreement with the Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Zimbabwe (FYFCZ) to provide farmers with a market for their produce. The agreement is meant to reduce post-harvest losses and boost agricultural production, while financially empowering young farmers who have struggled to …
Animal feed association says hemp needs more research Posted By: HempToday® 24/9/2021 The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has warned against bringing hemp feed and pet food to market through a state-by-state patchwork of laws before in-depth research into such products, a formal review process and approval at the federal level. AAFCO, comprising …
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Debt, input costs push up wheat farming costs The Herald 24/9/2021 Business Reporter Expensive debt and increased input costs are linked factors that have driven the cost of producing wheat, which in the long run may drive up the retail price of bread, a key household commodity in Zimbabwe. Sources within the Government have suggested …