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Stakeholders express concern at lack of food security July 18, 2015 in National, News VARIOUS stakeholders have expressed concern at lack of food security in the country and called for national dialogue to influence the formulation of pro-poor policies. By Phyllis Mbanje The levels of poverty throughout the country have reached unprecedented levels and in urban dwellings, …
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Robbers target farmers Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba THE embattled Commercial Farmers Union has warned its members to be on high alert amid reports that a three-man robbery gang was on the prowl targeting farmers in the Masvingo and Midlands provinces. BY STAFF REPORTER CFU director Hendrik Olivier in a statement at the weekend …
Newcastle disease hits Masvingo Posted on July 17, 2015 by ZimSitRep_M — No Comments ↓ via Newcastle disease hits Masvingo – The Zimbabwean 17 July 2015 by Regerai Tukutuku At least 500 000 chickens have died during the past month in Gutu district alone following an outbreak of Newcastle disease. There are fears that more birds could die due to a shortage of …
AGRICULTURE: 2015: International Year of Soils by Emilia Zindi | Sunday, Jul 19, 2015 | 140 views Have you ever reflected on the importance of soil on the well-being of mankind? While not many of us have been down that road, the United Nations General Assembly’s 68th session declared December 5 as the World Soils Day. The …
Poor Logistics Could Affect Zim Efforts To Import Zambian Maize – Official 16 Jul 2015 The United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO) has forecast Zimbabwe’s maize production for the 2014/15 season at 950,000 tonnes. ZIMBABWE, which is facing a food crisis after a drought hit season, has poor logistics which could affect its efforts to …
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Silent Trends Shaping Zim Agriculture 16 Jul 2015 Silent trends shaping Zim agriculture WHILE tobacco production has attracted more than 100 000 growers over the past few years, the following trends have been silently underway during the same period.* Competition has been intensifying between major suppliers of horticulture seed (East West, Charter Seeds, Prime Seeds …
Remodel Mat’land agri system: Minister July 17, 2015 Business Minister Nomthandazo Eunice Moyo Brighton Gumbo Business ReporterBULAWAYO Provincial Affairs Minister Nomthandazo Eunice Moyo, says researchers should come up with a new agriculture model for Matabeleland region to enhance improved output. The last few years have seen the region recording poor yields due to erratic rains and …
High Court blocks Lochard evictions July 17, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories Cde Andrew Langa Mashudu Netsianda Senior Court ReporterTHE Bulawayo High Court has blocked Insiza Rural District Council from evicting families settled on Lochard Farm who had been declared illegal settlers by the local authority. One hundred and seventeen villagers who are part of about 2,000 villagers under …
Water shortage stifles dairy farming July 17, 2015 in Business GOVERNMENT has been urged to invest in water infrastructure such as irrigation to improve milk production in the Matabeleland region. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI According to the Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust (ZDIT), the Matabeleland region contributed 10% of milk production in 2014 while Mashonaland, Midlands and Manicaland …
Minister thrown out of Mutasa ally farm July 17, 2015 in National, News MANICALAND Provincial Affairs minister Mandi Chimene’s attempt to takeover a Rusape farm belonging to ousted Presidential Affairs minister Didymus Mutasa’s former aide hit a brickwall yesterday after the High Court ordered that she should vacate the property. By Everson Mushava Chimene invaded Mona Farm …