Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
GMB to pay farmers August 4, 2014 Local News Dr Chombo Senior ReporterGovernment has released funds to the Grain Marketing Board so that farmers who delivered their grain will be paid starting this week. Addressing Zanu-PF supporters in Magunje on Saturday, Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Dr Ignatius Chombo said he was aware that GMB …
Chinese delegation commends Zim tobacco August 5, 2014 Local News Tobacco deliveries topped the 210 million kg mark Agriculture ReportersA visiting Chinese delegation has commended Zimbabwe for producing high quality tobacco that has a unique flavour that is required on the international market.Speaking after touring TianZe Tobacco Company floors, head of the delegation Chief Commissioner of …
Land seizures leave farm workers destitute Posted on August 3, 2014 by ZimSitRep_W via Land seizures leave farm workers destitute – DailyNews Live 4 May 2014 by Thelma Chikwanha HARARE – Dokson farm is the only home 38-year-old Samuel Makazu, has ever known. His parents are buried there. Born at the farm in Shamva to migrant workers of Malawian origin, Makazu left …
Understanding zoonosis 16:00 (GMT+2), Thu, Thursday, July 31, 2014 Rabies is a well-known example of a zoonosis.Photo: Wayne Southwood By Paul Donovan Livestock can be carriers of diseases that can make you ill and might even be fatal, warns Paul Donovan. A zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, or from humans to …
Earthworms boost organic exports 08:00 (GMT+2), Fri, Friday, August 01, 2014 Rethabiseng Food Garden Project workers, from left, Maria Mahlangu, Thembi Kgomu, Nontokozo Ndinisa and Fanie Maluleke among the export quality fennel.Photo: Mike Burgess By Mike Burgess The Rethabiseng Food Garden Project’s new flow-through vermicasting operation not only complements the organic production of vegetables and herbs, but is …
Livestock Disease Trends – June 2014 14:09 (GMT+2), Wed, Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Supplied by the Livestock Health and Production Group (LHPG) of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) Roundworms: With colder temperatures in winter the infestation rates of most roundworm species (especially wireworm) are declining in the summer rainfall areas. However reports of infestations, especially in small …
Rabies kills child, more cases reported Posted on July 31, 2014 by ZimSitRep_W — 1 Comment ↓ via Rabies kills child, more cases reported | The Zimbabwean 31 July 2014 Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe (VAWZ) has expressed serious concern at the “increasing” number of rabies cases in the country amid reports the disease has killed a child. VAWZ, a Harare based animal …
Illegal ZPF settlers ordered to vacate farms in Chimanimani Posted on July 31, 2014 by ZimSitRep_W — via Illegal ZPF settlers ordered to vacate farms in Chimanimani | SW Radio Africa July 30, 2014 by Tererai Karimakwenda Supporters of ZANU PF who were encouraged to invade timber estates in Chimanimani by local party candidates ahead of last year’s elections, are being ordered …
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Zim must respect property rights: Mzembi Posted on July 30, 2014 by ZimSitRep_M — via Zim must respect property rights: Mzembi – DailyNews Live 30 July 2014 by John Kachembere HARARE -Tourism minister Walter Mzembi says Zimbabwe must value property rights to ensure that the country attracts more tourists. Zimbabwe’s tourism sector hit an all-time low in the decade ending 2008 following diplomatic …
Govt to settle tobacco retention debt July 30, 2014 Business Mr Charles Msipa Happiness Zengeni Business Editor Government has issued about $30 million worth of Treasury Bills of between two to five years to local banks to offset outstanding amounts owing to tobacco farmers under the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Tobacco Retention Scheme. The TBs were issued to …