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‘Farmers holding on to surplus grain’ August 20, 2015 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterThe private sector has imported 101 716 tonnes of maize to cover the grain deficit as local farmers shun delivering their maize to the Grain Marketing Board. This has compromised the Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR). Government issued permits for the importation of 819 704 tonnes …
FMD: Calculating the costs August 20, 2015 Business Tapuwa Mashangwa Agriculture ColumnFOOT and mouth disease (FMD) is endemic in almost all developing countries. The seven different FMD serotypes circulate within regional viral pools with periodic incursions into virus free developed countries. Its effects are less manageable in developing countries due to financial constraints and poor FMD prevention …
Farmers resist Zesa prepaid meters August 20, 2015 Business THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) says it is now saving 100MW on a monthly basis since installing 550,000 prepaid meters throughout the country. Speaking at the Zera Farmers indaba on Tuesday, ZETDC commercial director, Ralph Katsande said the firm is targeting to install 800,000 …
Foot and mouth disease under control: Zhanda August 20, 2015 Business Paddy Zhanda Brighton Gumbo Business ReporterDeputy Minister of Agriculture responsible for Livestock Production, Paddy Zhanda yesterday said the foot and mouth disease that affected about five provinces was “under control” as the government was implementing measures to contain it. He said the government has allocated enough …
Illegal settlers invade parks August 19, 2015 Crime & Courts Walter Nyamukondiwa Chinhoyi BureauIllegal settlers have invaded the Parks and Wildlife Management imposed buffer zone in Hurungwe district with the more daring ones settled in the game area through alleged collusion with traditional and political leaders. Some invaders are now inching closer to the world acclaimed Mana Pools, …
Agric season poised for major rebound August 19, 2015 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterThe summer cropping season starting in the next few months is set for a major rebound after stakeholders yesterday said all that was needed for success, including the necessary inputs, was already in place. Fertiliser and seed suppliers said they had enough stocks and …
Irrigation scheme farmers drown in Zinwa debt August 19, 2015 Local News Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree CorrespondentIRRIGATION schemes in Bulilima are underutilised as a number of farmers are failing to settle Zinwa water bills. Speaking during a recent Bulilima Rural District Development Committee meeting, Bulilima District Agriculture and Extension Officer Peter Masotsha said production at Matjinge Irrigation Scheme stands …
‘Cops run cattle sale rackets’ . . . District council CEO makes shock allegation August 19, 2015 Local News Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree CorrespondentBULILIMA Rural District Council has alleged that police officers are facilitating illegal cattle sales, a claim the police have since said will be investigated. Speaking during a meeting between council officials and Plumtree police, Bulilima …
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Poor policies hinder fertiliser access August 19, 2015 in National, News REGIONAL farming experts have cited lack of political will by most African governments as a major stumbling block to improve agricultural productivity and boost food security through use of fertilisers in line with the Abuja declaration on the African Green Revolution. By Phyllis Mbanje Speaking during a …
Millers to launch maize import scheme August 18, 2015 Business Conrad Mwanawashe Business ReporterA PRIVATE sector initiative to import 700 000 metric tonnes of maize to compliment Government efforts in mitigating grain shortages will be launched this Friday at the Bulawayo edition of the Zimbabwe Food Conference and Expo. The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe is expected to …