Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Petrol, diesel prices to remain stable Herald 7/12/2019 Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube Herald Reporter Diesel and petrol prices are likely to be more stable from now on after the Government reverted to specific excise duties on these two fuels and on paraffin. This comes after several months of applying a …
Zimbabwe’s industrial hemp project ahead of schedule Herald 9/12/2019 Leroy Dzenga Herald Reporter Zimbabwe’s industrial hemp which was planted just over two months ago is growing ahead of anticipated schedule as the climatic conditions in the country are different from Europe where the seed was bred. The pioneering hemp currently being grown by Zimbabwe …
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The model that can transform Zimbabwe Herald 9/12/2019 The example of Xiaogang villagers demonstrates that simple ideas that meet the basic needs of people can spark a revolution and the Land Reform Programme was the perfect model for Zimbabwe to grow its economy Tapiwa Maswera Correspondent The people of Zimbabwe have endured a total …
Victoria Falls is not dry, climate change taking toll Herald 9/12/2019 An aerial view on the Victoria Falls Jeffrey Gogo “Facts have no feelings.” That’s a quote by flamboyant churchman Uebert Angel. It’s a quote that has made a lot of sense to Elisha Moyo in recent days — and perhaps to everyone else …
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Poor rainfall likely to reduce grain production in Southern Africa: FAO Herald 9/12/2019 Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor Poor rains and drier weather conditions could reduce grain production significantly in the 2019–2020 cropping season, forcing the region to import more than nine million tonnes of grain. According to the latest Food and …
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Chiredzi rancher seeks to evict illegal settlers By Newsday – November 22, 2019 THE owner of Bateluers Peak Farm, popularly known as Masapasi Ranch, has approached Chiredzi Magistrates’ Courts in a bid to evict over 150 families he alleges illegally settled on his property during the fast-track land reform programme. BY GARIKAI …
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Blending level down to E10 Herald 6/12/2019 The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) yesterday announced the reduction in the level of petrol blending with ethanol on the market by 10 percentage points to E10. The reduction, which is with immediate effect, takes the blending levels down from E20, a move likely to be welcomed …
Genomic gymnastics help sorghum plant survive drought Herald 6/12/2019 Correspondent A new study led by University of California(UC) Berkeley researchers reveals how sorghum crops alter the expression of their genes to adapt to drought conditions. Understanding how sorghum survives harsh conditions could help researchers design crops that are more resilient to climate change. Scorching …
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Erratic diesel supplies rile Mat’land farmers Chronicle 6/12/209 Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter FARMERS in Matabeleland North and South have decried erratic diesel supplies which have delayed planting for the season. Matabeleland North Provincial Agricultural Technical and Extension Services Department officer Mr Dumisani Nyoni said the inconsistent supply of diesel has affected tillage programmes in the …
EU bankrolls integrated poultry scheme Chronicle 6/12/2019 Locadia Mavhudzi, Midlands Correspondent THE European Union has availed €6 million for the poultry extension services targeting the southern region of the country under the inclusive poultry value chain (IPVC) intervention scheme. The programme targets 12 000 poultry farmers across the three provinces and seeks to enhance productivity …