Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Tugwi-Mukosi communities face food shortages 0 May 25, 2021 4:19 PM Source: Tugwi-Mukosi communities face food shortages – NewsDay Zimbabwe BY MOSES MUGUGUNYEKI MOST rural communities in Masvingo province, particularly villagers close to Tugwi-Mukosi Dam, are facing a major food crisis due to torrential rains which damaged their crops. According to the World Food Programme, 3,4 million people …
Zim-SA water export deal: double-sided coin – The Zimbabwe Independent 14/5/2021 In April, the Minister of National Housing and Amenities Daniel Garwe announced a pact between Zimbabwe and South Africa for the erection of infrastructure, which, among other developments, will export water to the latter’s northern regions, as far as Polokwane. Eben Mabunda On the …
Agriculture will make or break Africa’s free trade Herald 21/5/2021 African farmers should utilise the continental free trade area to boost their fortunes Abebe Haile-Gabriel Correspondent Africa depends on its exports to the rest of the world of agricultural commodities such as cocoa, coffee, cotton, tobacco and spices to generate much-needed foreign exchange. But …
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New dam revives hopes of Mwenezi villagers Herald 21/5/2021 Rata Star Dam in Mwenezi district has brought relief to smallholder farmers in this drought prone part of the country Completion of Rata Star Dam at Masvasvuke village in Mwenezi district has brought relief to smallholder farmers who have lost livestock due to frequent droughts …
Understanding cotton lint pricing methods Herald 21/5/2021 The producer price of cotton is always a thorny issue during marketing season Business Writer Lint, or processed cotton is one of Zimbabwe’s major agricultural export commodity. The bulk of the fibre is sold on global markets but Zimbabwe is a price taker because it cannot compete …
Tea: Resilient, sustainable and healthy Chronicle 21/5/2021 THE origins of tea stretch back more than 5 000 years, but its contributions to health, culture and socioeconomic development are still as relevant today. Tea is currently grown in very localised areas, and supports over 13 million people, including smallholder farmers and their households, who depend …
Tea producers should integrate climate change challenges Chronicle 21/5/2921 Tea estate INTERNATIONAL Tea Day is observed annually on May 21. The concerning resolution was adopted on December 21, 2019 and calls on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to lead the observance of the day. The International Tea Day aims to raise …
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AGS rolls out climate-smart initiatives in 100 schools Chronicle 21/5/2021 Workers at theAGS/GTF fruit tree Nurseries for the green school project in Banket. Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau THE Africa Grain Seeds (AGS) has availed resources that will see a total of 700 000 mixed seedlings being planted at about 100 schools countrywide as part …
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Govt addressing farmers’ inputs distribution challenges Chronicle 21/5/2021 Mary Ellen Farm manager Mr Peter Evans stresses a point to (from right) Minister of State in the Office of the President and Cabinet in charge of monitoring and implementation of special agriculture-related programmes David Marapira, Matabeleland North Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution …
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Tobacco companies must plant indigenous trees: Chiefs 0 May 20, 2021 3:38 PM Source: Tobacco companies must plant indigenous trees: Chiefs – NewsDay Zimbabwe BY NHAU MANGIRAZI Hurungwe traditional leaders have challenged government to ensure that tobacco companies plant indigenous trees to mitigate climate change. Chief Chundu, born Abel Mbasera, told Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs minister Mary Mliswa-Chikoka …
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