Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Buhera farmers pin hopes on Pfumvudza Herald 18/2/2021 Buhera district development coordinator Mr Freeman Mavhiza shows some of the sorghum affected by leaching in Buhera South. — Picture: Tinai Nyadzayo Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Farmers in Buhera district are pinning their hopes on the crop planted under the Pfumvudza programme to improve their yield …
GMB targets 1 800 collection points Herald 18/2/2021 Minister Dr Anxious Masuka Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Grain Marketing Board (GMB)will establish over 1 800 collection points countrywide in light of the expected bumper harvest due to the good rains received this cropping season, and is negotiating with Cottco to use some of its …
Where international hunters go despite Covid-19 travel bans Chronicle 18/2/2021 Emmanuel Koro It’s perhaps Africa’s most unique country where the adrenaline seeking international hunters, worldwide are going to hunt despite the Covid-19 pandemic travel bans. They go there not only for the rare hunting experience but crucially to pay hunting fees that benefit both …
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Tobacco farmers await payment modalities Chronicle 18/2/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says payment modalities for the 2021 tobacco marketing season will only be established after the announcement of this year’s monetary policy statement. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya is expected to present …
‘No more land grabs,’ Zimbabwe says as it seeks better ties with West 1 February 17, 2021 4:21 PM HARARE – Land invasions in whatever form will no longer be tolerated, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesman George Charamba warned on Tuesday as Zimbabwe continues to seek better ties with the West. Source: ‘No more land grabs,’ Zimbabwe says …
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Boon for farmers as Mushandike Dam spills Herald 16/2/2021 George Maponga in Masvingo Mushandike Dam has spilled for the first time in over 20 years raising hopes of the imminent revival of Mushandike Irrigation Scheme which collapsed after the reservoir dried up two years ago. Mushandike, the biggest irrigation scheme in Masvingo straddling over …
Private sector invests in Agric Centres of Excellence Herald 17/2/2021 The Prime SeedCo vegetable trial station in Mt Hampden. By Munya Simango, Correspondent More than 100 000 farmers are set to benefit from smart partnerships that Agricultural Centres of Excellence (ACEs) have established with companies that supply inputs and equipment to Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector. …
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Midlands embarks on crop, livestock assessment Chronicle 17/2/2021 Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent FARMERS in the Midlands Province have embarked on crop and livestock assessment to ascertain productivity as well as the condition of livestock in the province. The farmers have been asked to complete forms and submit them to authorities as the province seeks …
Agro-forestry – the key to sustainable food security and nutrition Chronicle 17/2/2021 A maize crop planted between rows of trees Fortunes Matutu Adoption of agroforestry practices is key to ensuring sustainable food security and nutrition. Food and nutrition security remains one of the critical focus areas and is a key deliverable that will ensure …
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Rains hamper winter maize harvesting 0 February 16, 2021 1:58 PM Source: JUST IN: Rains hamper winter maize harvesting | The Herald George Maponga in Masvingo Harvesting of winter maize grown by Government and sugar producer Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe in the Lowveld has started but progressing at a snail’s pace owing to incessant rains. Heavy rains that have …