Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Juicing firm transforms communities Herald 30/6/2021 Enacy Mapakame recently in Beitbridge During the citrus season, Beitbridge Juicing Company (Pvt) Limited is a hive of activity with trucks offloading oranges for processing at the plant. But outside its core business, the company, located in Mabidi Village in Beitbridge District is bringing much-needed relief to the …
Farmers suffer lockdown effects Herald 30/6/2021 Mr Dhewa Business Writer Despite their activities having been designated as essential services since the start of Covid-19 induced lockdowns, farmers have not entirely been spared from the ravages of the pandemic, new research has revealed. In a research titled “Covid-19 impact on Zimbabwean agricultural supply chains and …
It’s game on at Tugwi-Mukosi Herald 30/6/2021 Tugwi Mukosi Dam will create investment opportunities. Lovemore Chikova-Development Dialogue The completion of the Tugwi-Mukosi development master plan kicks off real work around the water reservoir, with the aim of fully exploiting the water reservoir’s economic potential. It will be like the re-awakening of a sleeping giant, …
Use Pfumvudza proceeds to buy inputs, farmers told Herald 30/6/2021 Deputy Minister Paradza Conrad Mupesa-Mashonaland West Bureau FARMERS should use proceeds generated from the sale of harvested Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme crops to buy inputs as a way of complementing the Government’s efforts to turn around the agricultural sector. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister …
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Livestock plan roars into life Herald 30/6/2021 Bulawayo Bureau THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Fisheries will spearhead a programme for the local production of vaccines for tick-borne diseases to reduce the import bill and to boost production of livestock in the country under the livestock growth plan. The programme will run together …
Sahwira Agric seeks US$20m to expand Herald 30/6/2021 Mr Mataranyika Business Reporter Sahwira Agriculture, a company that is chaired by businessman Mr Philip Mataranyika, is in the market to raise US$20 million amid plans to expand its commercial agriculture operations. The capital raise initiative is among a 2021 list of projects that have been …
Ministry spearheads tick-borne diseases vaccine production Chronicle 30/6/2021 Matabeleland South Province Agritex Extension workers follow proceedings during a meeting Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Fisheries will spearhead a programme for the local production of vaccines for tick-borne diseases to reduce the import bill and to boost production of …
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Complement Government’s agricultural recovery plan: farmers told Herald 29/6/2021 Deputy Minister Paradza Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau FARMERS should use proceeds generated from sales of harvested Pfumvudza crops to purchase inputs as a way of complementing Government’s efforts of turning around the agricultural sector. While the Government has continued to support the agricultural sector …
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Tick grease blitz a success Herald 29/6/2021 Columbus Mabika Herald Reporter Fewer cattle died from tick-related diseases during the 2020/2021 agricultural season due to the success of $500 million national Livestock Blitz Tick Grease programme meant to fight livestock diseases, the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) said yesterday. The tick grease programme was launched …
Project halted over concerns for new Parly’s water source Herald 29/6/2021 Construction of the new city in Mt Hampden is likely to impact the headwaters of the Gwebi River, which feeds Lake Manyame Davison Maruziva Correspondent Construction work on a project in Mount Pleasant was suspended last week following serious concerns over the loss …
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