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Horticulture key to economic growth – NewsDay Zimbabwe 5/6/2019 BY RUTENDO MATANHIKE GOVERNMENT plans to set up a horticulture department within the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture as part of efforts to boost the agricultural sector. Speaking during a Seed Co vegetable mega field day held in Harare yesterday, Agriculture secretary, Ringson Chitsiko said …
1 100ha sugar beans under threat 5/6/2019 The Herald Wimbainashe Zhakata Mutare Correspondent AN estimated 1 100 hectares of sugar beans in Chipinge District is facing severe moisture stress because of the on-going electricity load-shedding. Manicaland Agritex provincial agronomist, Mr Cephas Mlambo, yesterday confirmed that the crops were under threat.“Irrigation schemes in Chipinge are …
Forestry commission warns against illegal exploitation of firewood 5/6/2019 The Herald Courtney Matende Midlands Reporter THE Forestry Commission has warned against the illegal extraction and selling of firewood, as use of firewood for energy is expected to increase due to power cuts. The country’s national power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has started …
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Zim monitoring African swine fever 5/6/2019 The Herald Sifelani Tsiko Agriculture, Environment & Innovations Editor Zimbabwe must continue maintaining security measures against the spread of the African swine fever (ASF), a deadly disease threatening pig farmers across Africa, Asia and Europe, a senior Government livestock expert has warned. Despite efforts to prevent African swine …
Govt gets tough on crop pests, diseases 5/6/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Government has announced a raft of stiff penalties for those who import plants without a permit and non-compliance with dates for destruction of crop residues. The move is aimed at reducing the spread of pests and diseases. Non-compliance by farmers …
Tobacco farmers warned 5/6/2019 These unidentified farmers sit on top of tobacco bales in a moving vehicle The Herald Daniel Chigunwe Mashonaland Central Correspondent MAZOWE North legislator Cde Campion Mugweni has warned tobacco farmers against travelling while seated on top of bales as the practice has resulted in several deaths. His comments follow the …
AMA seeks to float US$50m agro bills 5/6/2019 The Herald Kudakwashe Mhundwa Business Reporter The Agriculture Marketing Authority of Zimbabwe (AMA) is seeking approval to float US$50 million worth of agro bills for the purchase of maize from farmers in the 2019 marketing season. AMA was set up by Government primarily to promote agricultural production …
Beitbridge farmers embrace drip irrigation 5/6/2019 The Chronicle Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau FARMERS in Beitbridge have embraced drip irrigation as a model to boost agriculture production and adapting to changing climatic conditions. Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system credited for saving water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots …
Command agriculture defaulters blacklisted 5/6/2019 The Chronicle Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT has recovered more than $50 million in command agriculture, a figure that represents 70 percent of the total money loaned in the past three years, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said. He said, the 30 percent beneficiaries who have …
Grain millers raise prices 5/6/2019 The Chronicle Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has increased recommended retail prices for mealie-meal, flour and rice which will see a 5kg bag of roller meal costing $9.60. In a letter addressed to millers yesterday, GMAZ said significant changes in the economy had influenced …