Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Cannabis firms catch a whiff of opportunity in Brazil The Herald 23/8/2021 SAO PAULO. – International cannabis companies are showing interest in Brazil, both its large consumer market for medicinal products and a proposal that could legalize planting of the crop. Major producers like Colombia’s Clever Leaves and Canada’s Canopy Growth are developing and …
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Enough inputs for 2021 season The Herald 23/8/2021 Elita chikwati–Senior Agriculture Reporter Seed and fertiliser firms have ramped up production to meet demand for inputs for the forthcoming summer cropping season in State-assisted programmes and the commercial sector, with farmers urged to buy early to avoid a last-minute rush. There is enough maize seed …
Govt optimistic of winter harvest target 0 August 22, 2021 11:48 AM Source: Govt optimistic of winter harvest target | Sunday Mail (Local News) Debra Matabvu ZIMBABWE plans to cut its wheat import bill by US$138 million this year as the country is expecting a significant harvest from the winter crop. Preliminary assessments indicate the cereal crop …
Zim girls defy the odds to earn a living 0 August 22, 2021 12:49 PM Source: Zim girls defy the odds to earn a living | The Standard (Local News) Tobacco curing and grading is no longer a preserve for men as women and girls take up the challenge to earn a living BY MIRIAM MANGWAYA “If …
Zimbabwe’s abattoirs struggle 0 August 22, 2021 1:32 PM Source: Zimbabwe’s abattoirs struggle – The Standard BY MTHANDAZO NYONI ZIMBABWE’S abattoirs are struggling to secure slaughter stock, as farmers have turned to livestock to store value and hedge against inflation, according to a report by the Livestock and Meat Advisory Council (Lmac). The country’s annual inflation slowed to …
Efforts to promote smaller stock intensified The Herald 20/8/2021 Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Government will this year launch the rural goat and poultry pass on scheme as part of efforts to promote livestock in the dry agricultural zones of Zimbabwe and also promote the smaller stock. This was said by Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water …
Dande dam construction gathers momentum Drilling of the 7,6km water outlet tunnel in Chitsungo is in progress The Herald 20/8/2020 Daniel Chigunwe Mash Central Correspondent Construction of Dande Dam in Guruve has gathered momentum with work on the water outlet tunnel almost complete. On completion the Dande Dam will be the largest water body in …
Use it or lose it…Govt looks to redistribute land The Chronicle 20/8/2021 Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter GOVERNMENT has said the land application waiting list has increased to 250 000 since the turn of the millennium while more than 20 000 have benefitted from the land redistribution programme, a Cabinet Minister said. To address land redistribution …
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Pretty Dube: The Iron Lady behind Beitbridge’s community transformation The Chronicle 20/8/2021 Thupeyo Muleya It has become a common phenomenon for relations to be very frosty between most African governments and several non-governmental organisations (NGOs). In some instances, the differences emanate from political interference by some NGOs or a lack of respect or trust between …
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Online platforms launched to assist extension workers, farmers 0 August 19, 2021 6:56 PM Source: Online platforms launched to assist extension workers, farmers | The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Three online programmes to equip extension workers and farmers with skills and expertise were today launched by Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement permanent secretary, Dr …
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