Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
GMB, police to curb grain side-marketing Herald 14/5/2021 Elita Chikwati-Agriculture Reporter Farmers have delivered over 30 000 tonnes of maize to Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots as the parastatal has now joined hands with police in manning roadblocks along major roads to curb illegal movement of grain. Maize and soya beans are controlled products …
Govt rolls out high impact water projects Herald 14/5/2021 President Mnangagwa prepares to releases fiingerlings into Muchekeranwa Dam in Chief Svosve’s area, Marondera North constituency to launch the Presidential Fisheries Scheme while Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka (right) looks on yesterday. Fungi Kwaramba-Political Editor IN pursuit of …
Cotton production success story Chronicle 14/5/2021 A cotton field The story of cotton, the ‘white gold’ was no longer interesting to farmers throughout the country due to viability problems and decline in cotton prices on the international market. Seed cotton output went down to 28 000 tonnes in 2015 which was the lowest production …
Agric centres of excellence cascading to farmers in situ Chronicle 14/5/2021 FOLLOWING the establishment of two Physical Agricultural Centres of Excellence (Aces) and one virtual centre of excellence under the EU- Funded Zimbabwe Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Services (Zakis) project, Agritex was tasked to spearhead the establishment of District Agricultural Centres of Excellence (Daces). …
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Heavy rains, good agric advice reasons for successful farming season Chronicle 14/5/2021 Heavy rains that fell last farming season saw farmers getting good harvests THE 2020/21 farming season has been a success for farmers in Zimbabwe as a result of the heavy rainfalls experienced nationwide and the farming guidance offered by several agricultural organisations …
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Government committed to Bulawayo Kraal development Chronicle 14/5/2021 Minister Richard Moyo Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter THE rate at which Government is moving in implementing works at the Bulawayo Kraal Irrigation Scheme in Binga District, reflects the serious approach to development and commitment towards creating employment and alleviating poverty through transforming the area into an …
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SA company to set up milling plant in Insiza Chronicle 14/5/2021 Minister of State for Matabeleland South Cde Abedinico Ncube (second from left) chats with farmers and investors from CapeZim Organisation and other stakeholders during a field day at Artherstone Irrigation Scheme in Insiza District recently Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent A SOUTH African company, …
Millers mobilise $20bn for maize procurement Chronicle 14/5/2021 GMAZ national chairman, Mr Tafadzwa Musarara flanked by the association’s southern region chairman, Mr David Moyo (left), and regional deputy chair, Mr Mathokozisa Sibanda during a media briefing in Bulawayo yesterday Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has mobilised $20 …
Govt sets conditions for cannabis production By Newsday May 13, 2021 BY MOSES MATENGA GOVERNMENT yesterday announced guidelines for the production and processing of medicinal cannabis. The southern African nation’s laws only allow for cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and scientific uses. Zimbabweans were allowed to apply for licences to grow cannabis for medicinal and research …
Masvingo sets 2 000ha winter wheat target Herald 13/5/2021 George Maponga in Masvingo Masvingo has set a target to put nearly 2 000 hectares under winter wheat across the province this year. The targeted hectarage is in sync with Government’s plans to trim the wheat import bill by making use of idle water bodies …