Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Econet unveils the largest industrial solar plant in Zimbabwe Source: Econet unveils the largest industrial solar plant in Zimbabwe – DailyNews Live Staff Writer 10 April 2019 Econet Wireless has commissioned a 466KW solar power plant at itsWillowvale industrial complex in Harare, the largest commercial andindustrial carport and roof mount installation of its …
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Editorial Comment: Cotton farmers deserve better this time – NewsDay Zimbabwe 10/4/2019 Editorial Comment Government has yet again raised the hopes of cotton farmers, promising they will be paid 50% of their money in foreign currency through their nostro accounts and the balance in real time gross settlement (RTGS) dollars, like it did for …
Veld fire awareness for farmers 10/4/2019 The Herald Veld fires have become one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time, causing intense damage to Zimbabwe’s natural flora and fauna, biodiversity, forests, animal habitats, crops and even leading to the loss of life and valuable property. Veld fires are defined as blazes that get …
Government sets new crops producer price 10/4/2019 Minister Monica Mutsvangwa The Chronicle Tendai Mugabe, Harare Bureau Government has set new producer prices for various crops for the 2019-2020 farming season reflective of the current economic situation and are expected to help farmers to execute their agricultural business. The new prices were announced by Information, Publicity and …
Move Over Cotton, Say Hello To Hemp – The ‘Forbidden’ Crop Taking The World By Storm… 9/4/2019 If domestic hemp use and cultivation were practiced and encouraged, we might just be able to change the world… The cultivation of the plant would be a boon for small farmers, especially organic farmers. We’re talking about …
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Zim’s agric sector losing US$126 million yearly – NewsDay Zimbabwe 8/4/2019 BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA ZIMBABWE’S agricultural sector loses US$126 million per annum due to production risks largely associated with drought and other weather-related events, a World Bank report has revealed. Agriculture plays a key role in the southern African nation, contributing 11% to the …
Minister urges Govt to conduct wildlife census 9/4/2019 The Herald George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister Ezra Chadzamira has urged Government to conduct a census to determine the impact of Cyclone Idai on wildlife in the Save Valley Conservancy, which is located in south-east Lowveld. Eastern parts of the province, including districts …
Maboyi calls for partnerships to revive irrigation farming 9/4/2019 A few major irrigation schemes in Beitbridge are operating at full capacity The Herald Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Beitbridge West legislator Cde Ruth Maboyi has called on communities and Government to partner with development agencies to revive irrigation schemes here. She said dryland farming was …
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Forex payments for cotton farmers 9/4/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Cotton growers will this season be paid half of their money in foreign currency and the remaining half in RTGS dollars as Government promotes the production of export crops. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya and Lands, Agriculture, Water, …
Zera to licence 12 independent power producers 9/4/2019 Source: Zera to licence 12 independent power producers | Newsday (Business) BY MTHANDAZO NYONI THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) expects to licence about 12 more independent power producers (IPPs) this year, a development which, if implemented, could see the country’s power deficit gap slashed significantly. Zera …