Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Police evict 300 Zanu PF farm invaders September 10, 2013 in National, News, Politics MASVINGO — About 300 Zanu PF supporters who had invaded a farm near Masvingo town were last Friday left homeless after their makeshift houses were allegedly demolished by the police while scores others who resisted eviction were arrested. Tatenda Chitagu The invaders had …
Tobacco farmers want increased funding Posted on September 9, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Tobacco farmers want increased funding by Kudzai Chimhangwa of The Standard THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has said that farmers should access funding in order to boost production levels for the country. Zimbabwe missed the 170 million kg tobacco production target which the …
Matabeleland’s wheat production drops Posted on September 9, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Matabeleland’s wheat production drops by Musa Dube of The Standard WINTER wheat production has drastically fallen in the past few years in Matabeleland region, as farmers abandon the crop due to lack of capital, intermittent power cuts and uncompetitive prices on the market. A visit to Umguza …
Zim has enough seed Posted on September 9, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via ‘Zim has enough seed’ | The Herald There is enough seed in the country to meet farmers’ requirements this season, although fertiliser supply remains a challenge, outgoing Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Joseph Made has said. Minister Made – courtesy the Herald The …
Armed police evict 70 families despite promise of homes for votes Posted on September 9, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via Armed police evict 70 families despite promise of homes for votes | SW Radio Africa by Tererai Karimakwenda A community of more than 70 families is reported to be homeless following a raid last week by armed police, who …
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Zim urged to enact tougher poaching penalties Posted on September 7, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 6 Comments ↓ via Zim urged to enact tougher poaching penalties after mass elephant poisoning | SW Radio Africa By Alex Bell The deliberate poisoning of more than 40 elephants in the Hwange National Park has sparked outcry across the world, with a growing chorus of voices …
GMB to distribute 10 000 tonnes of maize Posted on September 8, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Govt orders GMB to distribute 10 000 tonnes of maize by Sunday Mail Reporters Government has ordered the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) to distribute more than 10 000 metric tonnes of maize from the country’s Strategic Grain Reserve to five provinces that are facing …
Silos empty as farmers battle for inputs Posted on September 5, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 3 Comments ↓ via Silos empty as farmers battle for inputs | The Zimbabwean by Nelson Sibanda & Edgar Gweshe As the World Food Programme prepares to feed 2 million hungry Zimbabweans this year, it has emerged that most farmers did not sell their crops to the …
Poachers poison 41 elephants in Hwange Posted on September 5, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 3 Comments ↓ via Poachers poison 41 elephants in Hwange | The Chronicle by Temba Dube and Nqobile Tshili POLICE in Matabeleland North have smashed a six- man poaching syndicate with four of its members based in Bulawayo that allegedly poisoned and killed 41 elephants at Hwange National Park.A …
Elephant Cyanide Poisoning Could Kill Hundreds Posted on September 5, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Elephant Cyanide Poisoning Could Kill Hundreds Police say the poisoning of 41 elephants at a National Park in Zimbabwe could have a devastating effect on the local ecosystem. The cyanide poisoning of 41 elephants in Zimbabwe could kill hundreds of scavenger animals that …