Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Govt extends inputs scheme to urban farmers The Chronicle 21/1/2021 The Chronicle Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter GOVERNMENT is distributing farming inputs to urban farmers as part of measures to guarantee countrywide food security with 100 000 targeted in Bulawayo. In the past week, Government has been distributing seed maize and fertiliser to urban farmers with …
TIMB predicts better yields Herald 20/1/2021 Dr Matibiri Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter Tobacco farmers planted nearly 7 000 fewer hectares this season than last year, according to latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board, but the drop would be offset by projected higher output expected. Tobacco is the country’s largest foreign …
Editorial Comment: Let’s manage impact of rains on infrastructure Herald 20/1/2021 A portion of a damaged road in Masera, Ward 7, along the Beitbridge-Nhwali Road. Much of Zimbabwe is enjoying normal to above normal rains so far this season with farmers, for once, happy as they see their crops grow, pastures flourish, cattle grazing …
Firm pledges agric support Herald 20/1/2021 Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Dr Anxious Masuka receives a donation of face masks from CATIC chief representative in Zimbabwe Li Junyi in Harare yesterday. — Picture: Innocent Makawa Agriculture Reporter Agricultural drones and aircraft for spraying and pest control are available from a long-term …
55 000t fertiliser on the way 20/1/2021 The Herald Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter UP to 55 000 tonnes of top dressing fertiliser have been imported, while resources have also been set aside to ensure accelerated imports of fertiliser to avert local shortages and ensure summer crops are not affected by nitrogen deficiency. The fertiliser has …
CPU on cyclone high alert Chronicle 20/1/2021 Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has warned that Cyclone Eloise is developing and is likely to hit the country over the weekend. This would be a second cyclone to hit Zimbabwe within a month. The country experienced a weakened tropical Cyclone Chalane towards …
Agribank restructuring on course Chronicle 20/1/2021 Dr Anxious Masuka Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau Chief LANDS, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Dr Anxious Masuka says the restructuring of Agribank into a land bank is on course and expected to be completed by end of March. Once complete, the restructuring exercise will entail that the …
Farmers urged to up dipping frequency Chronicle 20/1/2021 Bridget Sibanda, Chronicle reporter FARMERS have been urged to increase dipping frequencies for their livestock as the incessant rains that are pounding the country are likely to increase the risk of tick-borne diseases, a veterinary expert has said. Above normal average rains have been received across …
Former minister grilled over land 0 January 20, 2021 2:05 AM Source: Former minister grilled over land – DailyNews Emmerson Njanjamangezi SENIOR STAFF WRITER njanjamangezie@dailynews.co.zw THE government is probing former Labour minister Petronella Kagonye on allegations of improperly acquiring six farms in Mashonaland East under her real estate firm, Glorious Properties. On her part, Kagonye described the investigation …
Heavy rains leave farmers concerned By Jeffrey Muvundusi Daily News Last updated Jan 17, 2021 FARMER’S organisations have expressed concerns over the incessant rains that have pounded the country for the past few days as they have the potential of ruin their crops. Most parts of Mashonaland Central — Mt Darwin and Bindura — Mashonaland West …