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Massive building activity drains ecology in Zimbabwe  0  November 1, 2020 8:50 AM Experts say illegal construction activity contributes to depletion of groundwater, denuding green cover, affecting farming – Anadolu Agency Source: Massive building activity drains ecology in Zimbabwe HARARE, Zimbabwe An unprecedented rush of clearing lands from trees to erect concrete jungles is leading to scarcity …

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Horticulture sector poised to bloom    Herald 20/10/2020 Prof Ncube Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter THE Government is looking at boosting horticulture production through provision of appropriate funding facilities as part of a broader plan to grow the sector and boost exports. The plan will also entail creating markets for the sector as well as regulatory …

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Fertiliser prices set to decline  Herald 30/10/2020   Minister Nzenza Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter The planned investments in Zimbabwe’s fertiliser industry will trigger significant reduction in cost of the products and make them more competitive on both local and the export market, according to a Government medium term strategy of reviving the sector. Zimbabwe’s …

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VPs call for increased agric production Herald 30/10/2020   Vice President Constantino Chiwenga greets staff at the ZANU PF stand yesterday. — Picture Memory Mangombe Herald Reporters VICE Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi yesterday toured various stands at this year’s unique Zimbabwe Agriculture Show and called Zimbabweans to increase production and productivity through the …

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First Lady exhibits at Agric Show  Herald 30/10/2020   First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa prepares maheu and a traditional meal in her hut to feed the children during the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare yesterday. — Picture: John Manzongo Tendai Rupapa Senior Reporter FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has underlined herself as a woman grounded in Zimbabwean …

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Matabeleland/Midlands farmers encouraged to venture into exports  Chronicle 30/10/2020   THE Covid-19 induced travel restrictions and the need for social distancing has created a new norm in which most business and social engagements are now being held virtually. ZimTrade, the country’s trade development and promotion agency has been hosting several online export meetings with the …

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US$1,4m boost for Sable Chemicals    Chronicle 30/10/2020 Sable Chemicals Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent AMMONIUM Nitrate producer, Sable Chemicals has accessed US$1,4 million in foreign currency for the importation of key raw materials to enable the company to produce more fertiliser for the 2020/21 summer cropping season. Government has contracted Sable Chemicals to supply 30 …

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Uplift women and youths in agriculture, urges President Chronicle 30/10/2020   President Mnangagwa officially opens the 110th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show at the Exhibition Park in Harare, yesterday Elita Chikwati, Harare Bureau Implementation of programmes and allocation of resources towards reforming, modernising and growing the agricultural sector are being accelerated to end hunger, boost farm incomes …

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FEATURE-‘Potholes’ from the past help drought-hit Zimbabwean farmers save water  0  October 29, 2020 1:52 PM Source: FEATURE-‘Potholes’ from the past help drought-hit Zimbabwean farmers save water | Reuters BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – For 18 years, Thokozile Ncube has been planting her crops in manure-filled holes covered with straw – and every year, she grows enough …

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JUST IN: President tours Agric Show stands  0  October 29, 2020 2:23 PM Source: JUST IN: President tours Agric Show stands | The Herald President Mnangagwa at Save Wave stand. The company is exihibiting solar systems Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa is touring exhibition stands at the Zimbabwe Agriculture Show in Harare where exhibitors are explaining their products. President …

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