Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Army worm outbreak threatens Zimbabwe’s food security http://www.irinnews.org Photo:Agrillifetoday/Flickr Army worms develop into moths that can migrate thousands of kilometres HARARE, 14 January 2013 (IRIN) – An army worm outbreak threatens to worsen food security in Zimbabwe, where close to 1.6 million people already face food shortages ahead of the March …
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Implats Zimbabwe deal in balance Sunday Independent, January 14, 2013 By Peta Thornycroft The decision by South Africa’s Implats on Friday to sell a majority of its Zimbabwe platinum assets to Zimbabwe comes with many strings attached.The deal would not go ahead until the Zimbabwe government settled its R1 billion debt for land it bought from Implats …
Ivory dealers nabbed http://www.thezimbabwemail.com Staff Reporter 2 hours 11 minutes ago HARARE – Three people have been arrested at the Africa Unity Square in Harare after they were found in possession of 18 elephant tusks.The suspected dealers – Simon Simon (44), Joseph Madziwa (47), and Godfrey Mashafunga (29), were arrested following a tip-off by the public. The …
PM Transforms Rural Communities http://www.thezimbabwemail.com Staff Reporter 5 hours 23 minutes ago Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai plans to roll-out the drip irrigation maize project countrywide to promote rural development.The drip irrigation project he launched last year at his Humanikwa Village in Buhera late last year has shown that with more Government focus, rural transformation can change communities.The pilot …
Chief Negomo demands US$1,1m from Tavydale Farm owner http://www.herald.co.zw Monday, 14 January 2013 00:00 Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter Mashonaland Central province traditional leader, Chief Negomo (Luscious Chitsinde), is demanding US$1,1 million from a commercial farmer at Tavydale Farm, Mr Pip Mattison, as compensation for 50 A1 farmers whose maize crop he destroyed in a land dispute. In determining …
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African Commission receives historic submission for reinstatement of SADC Tribunal MEDIA RELEASE AfriForum 13 January 2013 The unilateral decision by the 14 Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state in May 2011 to close down the respected regional court of the SADC Tribunal will come under the scrutiny …
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Hippo recovery intensifies Monday, 11 June 2012 11:31 Paul Nyakazeya ZIMBABWE’S sugar production for the 2012/13 season is expected to increase to between 450 000 and 500 000 tonnes, from 372 000 tonnes achieved last year, due to improved yields from the increased area replanted. Cane crushing from Chisumbanje is also expected to bolster volumes. …
Communal farmers lead in tobacco industry: Biti http://www.thestandard.co.zw January 13, 2013 in Business Communal farmers have taken charge of tobacco farming in Zimbabwe and now constitute over 40% of registered farmers this year, Finance minister Tendai Biti has said. BY MOSES CHIBAYA He was addressing a press conference at his offices in the capital last month, where he …
Apostolic sects refuse to dip livestock http://www.thestandard.co.zw January 13, 2013 in Community News HURUNGWE — Members of some Apostolic sects (Mapostori) here are hampering government efforts to eradicate tick-borne diseases by refusing to dip their cattle saying it is against their beliefs, a district veterinary officer has said. BY MOSES CHIBAYA Veterinary officer for Hurungwe-Kariba district, Nyaradzo Rukatya …
Baboons, monkeys fight for food with humans http://www.thestandard.co.zw January 13, 2013 in Community News GUTU — Marauding baboons and monkeys are wreaking havoc here, digging out newly-planted seeds, crops and killing livestock. BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA The baboons target small domestic animals such as chicken, ducks, sheep and goats, which are easy to kill. Villagers who spoke to …