Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Over 100 Zanu-PF supporters invade game reserve Posted on July 11, 2014 by ZimSitRep_W — 13 Comments ↓ via Bulawayo24 NEWS | Over 100 Zanu-PF supporters invade game reserve 11 July 2014 MORE than 100 Zanu PF supporters invaded Mazwi Game and Nature Reserve in St Peter’s on the western outskirts of Bulawayo on Monday allegedly with the blessing of the party’s provincial …
Four more elephants die of cyanide poisoning Posted on July 13, 2014 by ZimSitRep_M — No Comments ↓ via Four more elephants die of cyanide poisoning | SW Radio Africa 11 July 2014 by Tererai Karimakwenda Four dead elephants were discovered by rangers in the Zambezi National Park earlier this week, and preliminary tests have confirmed that they were victims of cyanide poisoning …
Tobacco farmers reject deforestation charge Posted on July 13, 2014 by ZimSitRep_M — 1 Comment ↓ via Tobacco farmers reject deforestation charge. 12 July 2014 NEWLY resettled tobacco farmers have rejected as nonsense, charges by some environmentalists that they were contributing to massive deforestation in some parts of the country through cutting down trees. Speaking on the sidelines of a Tobacco …
Expedite plans for summer cropping season, Govt told Posted on July 13, 2014 by ZimSitRep_M — 2 Comments ↓ via Expedite plans for summer cropping season, Govt told – The Sunday Mail 13 July 2014 Farmer representatives have called on Government to expedite preparations for the 2014-15 summer cropping season amid indications that a comprehensive plan for the impending farming term has not …
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Land audit commendable but … Posted on July 10, 2014 by ZimSitRep_W — 2 Comments ↓ via Land audit commendable but … | The Zimbabwean 9 July 2014 by Nelson Sibanda The proposed government land audit and redistribution of farms has been commended, but women fear the exercise might disadvantage them if it remains centralised at the Zanu (PF) Politburo. Government has given …
Chombo divorce: Minister to keep farm July 10, 2014 Crime & Courts Dr Chombo Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court ReporterLocal Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Dr Ignatius Chombo has won the legal battle to control Allan Grange Farm in Raffingora, a decision that brings finality to the politician’s divorce from ex-wife Marian Mhloyi. Minister Chombo …
Firmer prices spur cotton deliveries July 10, 2014 Local News Agriculture ReporterCotton farmers who have been withholding their crop in protest of low prices have started selling after buyers increased the price from between 30 cents and 35 cents per kilogramme to a minimum of 60 cents per kilogramme. Farmers said they hoped that the prices …
Tobacco planting preps begin July 10, 2014 Local News Farai Rugeje Agriculture ReporterPreparations for the 2015 tobacco planting season have started, with more than 827 010 grammes of tobacco seeds that can cover 23 420 hectares having been sold, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has revealed. TIMB said in its latest bulletin that seed sales …
Tips on tobacco growing July 10, 2014 Local News The important thing to note is that tobacco will be extremely affected by the soil in which it is grown; lighter soils will generally produce lighter coloured tobacco, while darker soils will generally produce darker coloured tobacco. For best results, grow tobacco in a climate that is …
Govt to embark on on-farm inspections July 10, 2014 Local News Minister Mombeshora Agriculture ReporterGovernment will soon carry out on-farm inspections to identify productive A1 farmers that deserve to receive the A1 settlement permits that were launched last week by President Mugabe amid fears that those farmers found deficient could lose their land. The audits could …