Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
TIMB panics over low tobacco prices THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has pressed the panic button, requesting input from players to respond to “negative publicity” over low prices at the auction floors. March 31, 2015 in Business BY NDAMU SANDU NewsDay reported last week that a number of buyers were getting the golden leaf …
Zim to import 1,4m tonnes of maize ZIMBABWE is set to import 1,4 million tonnes of maize this year to feed the nation following a poor agricultural season, a local economist has said. April 1, 2015 in Business BY TARISAI MANDIZHA According to official statistics, the country consumes about 105 000 tonnes of maize per month. …
Perfect rain season gone, experts say March 30, 2015 Business Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryThe perfect rain season is gone, and in its place now stand imperfect, unpredictable and volatile seasons due to climate change, experts say. And farmers are better advised to stop expecting that “perfect rain season” as in the past, according to Dr Leonard …
TIMB reviews dual pricing model on concerns over discrepancies ZIMBABWE’s tobacco industry regulator has given players up to end of day today to submit presentations on how to reduce the wide discrepancy between contract prices and auction prices as concerns mount over the current pricing model of the golden leaf. The Tobacco Industry Marketing …
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Farmers warned on illegal cattle movement March 31, 2015 Local News Marvelous Moyo Gwanda CorrespondentTHE Department of Veterinary Services has ordered farmers to stop the illegal movement of cattle in and out of the areas affected by foot and mouth in Insiza to ensure that the disease does not spread to other places.In an interview yesterday, …
TOBACCO: When gold loses its lustre by Emilia Zindi | Sunday, Mar 29, 2015 | 1574 views On average, buyers are offering growers US$1,20 per kg of tobacco compared to about US$3 during the same period last year Emilia Zindi – Agriculture Editor The period March to September has become synonymous with happy visitors to Harare. It …
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Midlands white farmers spared evictions 23/03/2015 00:00:00 by Midlands Correspondent RELATED STORIES THE Midlands lands committee has resolved to spare 30 white commercial farmers from eviction saying they (farmers) are contributing significantly to the province, Newzimbabwe.com has learnt. A report has revealed that a resolution was passed to spare 16 dairy …
Cabinet approves Joint Venture Bill March 26, 2015 Headlines, Top Stories • Move tailored to promote investment • Partnership projects to be monitored Herald ReportersCabinet has approved a Joint Venture Bill to stimulate growth, unlock value in the economy and to support major projects, especially infrastructure development in various sectors. The Bill, which is a major boost …
Buyers rip-off tobacco farmers March 25, 2015 in Business A storm is brewing in the tobacco industry amid revelations that a number of buyers were getting the golden leaf at low prices at auction floors and reselling to contractors at higher prices. BY NDAMU SANDU The move comes when farmers have complained over low prices were …