Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Farmer loses 1000 chickens to lightning 0 November 29, 2020 10:04 AM Source: Farmer loses 1000 chickens to lightning | Sunday News (local news) Vusumuzi Dube, Senior Reporter A Ntabazinduna farmer was left counting her losses when her 1 000 chickens that were due to be delivered to the market, were struck by a bolt of lightning …
Project Kilimanjaro off-track ……as Hippo scours markets for fresh funding NewsDay 27/11/2020 BY TAURAI MANGUDHLA ZIMBABWE’S adverse economic conditions have stalled progress at sugar producer, Hippo Valley Estates’ multi-million dollar Project Kilimanjaro, the firm said on Tuesday. Project Kilimanjaro, which was expected to be completed in 2025, has suffered serious setbacks after Hippo failed to …
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Asset stripping concerns spoil CSC revival Chronicle 27/11/2020 CSC-Boustead Beef Zimbabwe plant in Bulawayo Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE defunct State-owned meat processor and marketer, the Cold Storage Company (CSC) has reportedly been stripped of assets resulting in the Government applying to place it under corporate rescue to avoid liquidation. Formerly CSC, the …
$421.6bn inclusive 2021 budget unveiled The Chronicle 27/11/2020 Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday announced a $421.6 billion National Budget for 2021 in which he handed down tax relief measures to cushion workers and corporates in line with the Government’s thrust to steer increased production and widen the …
First Lady laments deforestation 0 November 26, 2020 2:07 PM Source: First Lady laments deforestation | The Herald Chief Mazungunye of Bikita applauds planting a baobab tree at Mandara Primary School at the national tree planting day pre-launch yesterday. Looking on is Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Ezra Chadzamira(white coat) From George Maponga in BIKITA First …
More extension officers to implement agric transformation strategy Herald 26/11/2020 Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter More extension officers are being recruited to fill vacancies in Matabeleland North and South as part of Government efforts to boost extension service delivery and help in the implementation of the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy. The Ministry of Lands, …
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Farmers tap into new vegetable varieties Herald 26/11/2020 Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Commercial farmers and exporters must do their research before embarking on horticultural production to reduce losses. This came out yesterday at the Seed Co Vegetables Annual Field at Stapleford Research Station in Mt Hampden. Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement permanent secretary …
Matabeleland South farmers urged to maximise production Chronicle 26/11/2020 Cde Abednico Ncube (second from left) hands over a scotch cart to first prize winner Mr Godknows Manokore (sitting) Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu Gwanda Correspondent FARMERS in Matabeleland South have been urged to maximise production so that they could supply the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) with grain …
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High Court bars ex-minister from evicting white farmer By Newsday.Co.Zw – November 25, 2020 FORMER Foreign Affairs deputy minister Edgar Mbwembwe has been ordered by the High Court to stop evicting a white farmer, Simon Ross Worsley-Worswick, after he was declared the rightful owner and occupier of 190 hectares at Chipunga Farm in Marondera. BY CHARLES LAITON …
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Horticultural plan to benefit 1,8m households Herald 25/11/2020 Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter The National Development Strategy (NDS1) will help in the revival of horticultural production with a focus on exports as well as improved household nutrition. The strategy will be implemented under the Zimbabwe Horticulture Recovery and Growth Plan which is targeted at reconfiguring …