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2018-19 rainfall forecast out today The Herald Elita Chikwati and Mary Muradzikwa The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) will today release the 2018-19 national rainfall forecast to guide stakeholders, in various sectors. Farmers have already started preparations for the 2018-19 summer cropping season. The 2018-19 National Climate Outlook Forum comes after Sadc member-states met last …
Paste imports frustrate $10m tomato project Mrs Unaiswi Nleya-Nyikadzino Prosper Ndlovu, Business EditorTHE influx of cheap imported tomato paste into the country has weakened the domestic value chain competitiveness, resulting in a delay to operationalise the $10 million Esigodini Tomato Canning project, Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited has said. Best Fruit Processors (BFP), a division …
Agriculture remedies to cancer and related health issues Tapuwa MashangwaAGRICULTURAL scientific research over the years has provided chemical (biochemical) solutions to various plant pests, grasses, weeds, fungi, bacteria and animal fungi, bacteria and viruses. The products agro-companies have produced have increased yields of agricultural produce (animal and plant) tremendously together with the increased exploitation …
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Sable Chemicals’ forex dilemma Michael Magoronga, Midlands CorrespondentZIMBABWE’S sole ammonium nitrate (AN) fertiliser manufacturer, Sable Chemicals, is seeking more foreign currency to boost production and meet growing demand by farmers ahead of the 2018/19 summer cropping season. According to management, the company is presently operating at 28 percent capacity, which translates to 32 000 tonnes …
Beitbridge villagers sell ‘useless’ agric inputs VILLAGERS in drought-prone Beitbridge district have reportedly resorted to selling government-issued fertilisers and seed which they said were unsuitable for the region and ‘useless’ for the area. By Rex Mphisa Bags of fertilisers are seen at a bus stop along the Beitbridge-Harare Road where enterprising vendors buy the …
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All farmers can work hand in hand with government for successful land reform: black farmers The Herald JOHANNESBURG. – If the government works together with all farmers – black and white – it could be the answer to accelerating successful land reform, some black farmers have said. They were speaking to News24 on the …
Zinwa assures nation on water The Herald Elita chikwati, Senior Agriculture Reporter The Zimbabwe National Water Authority has assured the nation that major dams have adequate water for domestic use and irrigation despite the decline in water levels due to the high temperatures being experienced in the country. Zinwa corporate communications manager Mrs Marjorie Munyonga …
Poultry field day on the cards The Herald Wimbainashe Zhakata Mutare Correspondent THE Zimbabwe Free Range Poultry Association (ZFRPA) will next month hold a field day in Mutare to mobilise more poultry farmers into joining the association. In an interview with The Herald, the association’s provincial chairman, Mr Joseph Nyamukungwa said: “We need to …
Command Fisheries red tape puts off farmers The Herald Sharon Chigeza Mutare Correspondent STRINGENT requirements for joining the Command Fisheries programme are responsible for farmers in Manicaland’s reluctance to join the scheme, an official has said. Speaking at the 108th edition of the Manicaland Agricultural Show, principal agri-business officer with Agritex, Mr Joseph Mukajami …
Vungu irrigation schemes ready The Herald Midlands Correspondent Over 5 000 families in Vungu area outside Gweru are set to benefit from four irrigation schemes targeted for rehabilitation by the Government. In an interview, newly elected Vungu Constituency Member of the House of Assembly Cde Omega Sibanda said plans were underway to rehabilitate irrigation …