Africa needs more contract farming schemes

Africa needs more contract farming schemes April 3, 2017 Opinion & Analysis Rumbidzayi ZinyukeAfrica has been gradually turning into a net importer of food as countries have continuously failed to produce enough to cover their consumption needs. Although agriculture remains a mainstay of many economies in the region, a consistently growing population and a little diversifying …

Farmers to part with 10pc in tax

Farmers to part with 10pc in tax April 1, 2017 Local News Minister Joseph Made Kudakwashe Mhundwa, Harare BureauThe Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has, with effect from yesterday, effected a 10 percent tax on farmers without valid clearance certificates, a move the Ministry of Agriculture says is likely to cause disturbances, especially on the on-going tobacco selling season. …

Crisis as the govt hikes farmers’ tax

Crisis as the govt hikes farmers’ tax By ZimSitRep_M | April 2, 2017 0 Comment Source: Crisis as the govt hikes farmers’ tax – DailyNews Live Bridget Mananavire      1 April 2017 HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s stone-broke government has imposed anew 10 percent tax on tobacco sales, prompting angry farmers to threatento withhold their crops for the current marketing …

Govt clears air on Command expenses •Only $190m, not $500m used: Made •Prof Moyo’s claims trashed

Govt clears air on Command expenses •Only $190m, not $500m used: Made •Prof Moyo’s claims trashed March 21, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories Dr Made Felex Share Senior Reporter—Government used only $190 million under the Command Agriculture Programme, contrary to claims by Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo that $500 million went …

RBZ steps in to address cash problems for tobacco farmers

RBZ steps in to address cash problems for tobacco farmers March 20, 2017 Local News RBZ Governor John Mangudya Zvamaida Murwira, Harare BureauTHE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe yesterday said it had moved in to address bottlenecks that arose last week and saw some tobacco farmers withdrawing $300 instead of $1 000 per initial sale as announced by …

Tobacco farmers stage cash demo • Banks fail to meet $1 000 withdrawals • Police called in to restore order

Tobacco farmers stage cash demo • Banks fail to meet $1 000 withdrawals • Police called in to restore order By ZimSitRep_M | March 19, 2017 0 Comment Source: Tobacco farmers stage cash demo • Banks fail to meet $1 000 withdrawals • Police called in to restore order | The Herald March 18, 2017 Zvamaida Murwira and Runyararo Muzavazi—Tobacco farmers …

RBZ unveils $10m facility for horticultural production

RBZ unveils $10m facility for horticultural production By ZimSitRep_M | March 19, 2017 1 Comment Source: RBZ unveils $10m facility for horticultural production – Sunday News Mar 19, 2017 Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Farming ReporterTHE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has unveiled a $10 million facility for the promotion of horticultural production in an effort to ensure the country is self-sustainable and increase …

Best Fruit Processors eyes $10m Esigodini plant

Best Fruit Processors eyes $10m Esigodini plant March 17, 2017 in Business Best Fruit Processors (BFP) is set to establish a $10 million plant in Esigodini, as part of its aggressive expansion plans. BY BUSINESS REPORTER This comes after the company invested $3m in a refurbishment programme at its Norton plant, which has seen capacity reach 30 …

Schweppes to invest $10m into fruit processing

Schweppes to invest $10m into fruit processing March 17, 2017 Business Business ReporterSCHWEPPES Zimbabwe’s Norton Based fruit processing subsidiary, Best Fruit Processors (BFP), says its board of directors has approved a $10 million investment to establish a similar operation at Esigodini, Matabeleland Province South, this year. BFP has already commissioned its nascent fruit processing plant in …