Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Idai destroys 190 tobacco barns 21/3/2019 The Herald Daniel Mhonda Mutare Correspondent Over 190 tobacco curing barns were destroyed by Cyclone Idai in Makoni District ahead of the official opening of the tobacco marketing season yesterday. Agritex head for Manicaland Mrs Phillipa Rwambiwa said 191 tobacco curing barns and 22 houses were destroyed in …
Zaka folk lose 300ha maize, cotton to Idai 21/3/2019 Heavy rains and winds destroyed 230ha of maize The Herald Sydney Mubaiwa in ZAKA Farmers here are counting their losses after Cyclone Idai destroyed 300 hectares of maize and cotton across Zaka, which was one of the worst affected districts in Masvingo Province. Heavy rains …
SeedCo launches ‘Eleven Tonnes plus Judging’ 21/3/2019 The Chronicle Sharon Buwerimwe, Business Reporter REGIONAL seed producer, SeedCo Limited, has introduced a competition meant to boost small-scale farmers’ production. The competion called “Eleven Tonnes plus Judging” was launched this week at MaryEllen Farm in Bubi district, Matabeleland North. The farmers who are able to produce 11 …
Tobacco farmers, merchants on collision course – NewsDay Zimbabwe 20/3/2019 BY FIDELITY MHLANGA TOBACCO farmers are on collision course with merchants who are demanding repayment of loans issued to farmers in United States Dollars, as the contract tobacco sales commence. The tobacco marketing season officially starts today with auction floor sales. Contract farming accounts …
Idai: Farmers count losses 20/3/2019 An aerial view of flooded parts of Manicaland Province in the wake of Cyclone Idai which has dashed farmers’ hopes The Herald Ellen Chasokela Herald Reporter Most farmers in Manicaland Province were left empty-handed after Cyclone Idai destroyed all the expected and stored harvest. Tropical Cyclone Idai hit Manicaland …
Cyclone Idai affects wheat importation 20/3/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Cyclone Idai has negatively impacted on the transportation of wheat from Mozambique into the country, with 100 trucks stuck at Beira due to poor road network, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has said. Some of the wheat was also affected …
UPDATED: Cyclone Idai unites Zimbabweans 20/3/2019 Bio+ech Health Group staffers load donations destined for Cyclone Idai victims into vehicles The Herald Tendai Rupapa Senior ReporterTropical Cyclone Idai has seen Zimbabweans burying their differences and unite as they fundraise and collect goods to help victims of the deadly storm in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces. The …
VP Mohadi challenges DTZ board 20/3/2019 Vice President Kembo Mohadi (in red tie) and Minister of State in his office Cde Davis Marapira (right) meet Development Trust of Zimbabwe (DTZ) board of trustees members (from left) Ms Thandiwe-Nkomo Ibrahim, Mr Sobusa Gula-Ndebele and Mr Franklin Mukarakate in Harare yesterday. — (picture by Justin Mutenda) …
2019 tobacco auctions start today 20/3/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter The 2019 tobacco marketing starts today with farmers upbeat about a fruitful and organised season. Sales will start at the auction floors while the contract sale floors will open tomorrow. Expectations are that the crop will be of high quality, although the …
Mat North pecan nut project on course 20/3/2019 The Chronicle Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter THE flagship pecan nut project in Matabeleland North province is well on course with the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) targeting to have 20 000 pecan trees by June this year. The pecan tree is cultivated for its nut …