Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
‘Grain reserves below expectations’ July 6, 2015 Local News Mr Jasi Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterThe Grain Marketing Board has 118 000 tonnes of maize in its Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR), well below the 500 000 tonnes that the SGR should hold at any given time. Acting general manager Mr Lawrence Jasi told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee last …
Low yields irk Government July 6, 2015 Local News Deputy Minister Zhanda Herald ReporterGovernment has expressed concern over low agricultural yields that has made it difficult to compete in international markets. Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Deputy Minister Paddy Zhanda told senators last Thursday that Government could not subsidise farmers before production. He was responding to …
Farmer in court for elephant carcass theft July 4, 2015 Local News Leonard Ncube Victoria Falls ReporterVICTORIA Falls farmer Tendai Tidings Musasa on Thursday appeared in court charged with stealing an elephant carcass which he later donated to organisers of the 21st February Movement celebrations to mark President Robert Mugabe’s 91st birthday. The Parks and Wildlife …
Livestock industry under threat as FMD spreads July 4, 2015 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterThe livestock industry is under threat from the foot and mouth disease (FMD) which has hit most parts of Masvingo, Midlands and spread to most parts of Matabeleland South and lower parts of Manicaland. Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Deputy Minister …
Over 170 Nyanga families to benefit from fish farming project July 4, 2015 in National, News OVER 170 families in Nyanga are set to benefit from fish farming projects being spearheaded by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) with the view to improve food security in the district. BY KENNETH NYANGANI EMA was facilitating the training of villagers …
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Zim power projects on course by Business Reporter | Sunday, Jul 5, 2015 | 203 views Africa Moyo Business Reporter EXPANSION of Kariba South Power Station to add an additional 300MW to the national grid is on schedule, with the project forecast for completion within set timeframes. The project dovetails with regional pursuits meant to pull Sadc …
Focus turns to Agri-Business Conference by Emilia Zindi | Sunday, Jul 5, 2015 | 113 views Emilia Zindi Agriculture Editor THE major highlight of the 105th edition of the Harare Agricultural Show, which will be held next month, will be the annual National Agri-Business Conference to be co-hosted by the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society and the National Economic …
LEGAL MATTERS: When the landlord demands his dues by EXTRA Contributor | Sunday, Jul 5, 2015 | 274 views This week I centre attention on the lease agreement. A lease agreement can be in respect of either movable or immovable property. In this discussion, l focus on the lease for commercial or residential immovable properties. As …
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Land Reform – let’s stay out of the boxing ring. SA’s land reform debacle could destroy everything achieved since 1994, warns communications expert Prof David Venter. he was speaking at the recent Hortgro Science Symposium held near Franschoek. “Successful economies across the world share a common theme: they look after their agricultural industries. …
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