Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Comesa adopts measures to boost seed trade Thandiwe Katinhimure, Business ReporterTHE Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has adopted seed labelling and certification as a way of boosting regional trade. The regional body is set to become the first Regional Economic Community (REC) in the world to introduce and distribute seed labels and …
CFU pledges to work with Govt to boost agric Elita Chikwati, Harare BureauThe Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) has pledged to work with Government to boost agricultural productivity to ensure the industry contributes significantly to national economic growth. Speaking at a National Land Tenure and Policy Dialogue workshop in Harare on Friday, CFU director Mr Ben …
GMB acquires moisture meters for farmers Pamela Shumba, Senior ReporterTHE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has acquired moisture meters for farmers to test their grain before delivery in an effort to manage the risk of receiving grain with high moisture content. Some farmers have been turned away from GMB depots because their grain would be having …
Agricultural revival lessons from Zambia 0 February 23, 2018 1:15 PM Source: Agricultural revival lessons from Zambia – The Zimbabwe Independent February 23, 2018 LAST week, the Commercial Farmers’ Union sounded said the supposedly revamped 99-year lease for Zimbabwe may not be attractive enough to lure back commercial farmers who were hounded out of Zimbabwe at the dawn …
Govt must support agric insurance 0 February 24, 2018 2:02 AM Source: Govt must support agric insurance – The Zimbabwe Independent February 23, 2018 Unpredictable rainy seasons, livestock and crop diseases outbreaks, uncertain markets and other risks in the agricultural sector call for appropriate insurance packages for the country to fully enjoy the benefits of Command Agriculture. Financial …
Fresh row over command agriculture 1 February 25, 2018 2:03 AM Source: Fresh row over command agriculture – The Zimbabwe Independent February 23, 2018 A ROW has erupted between parliament and Sakunda Holdings over a probe into the murky financing of government’s command agriculture programme with the fuel supply firm attempting to block the inquiry which is largely …
Couple wins eviction order against illegal settlers 0 February 25, 2018 2:12 PM Source: Couple wins eviction order against illegal settlers – Sunday News Feb 25, 2018 Peter Matika, Senior ReporterA HIGH Court judge has granted an eviction order in favour of an elderly couple, whose farm was invaded by illegal settlers and has been under dispute …
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ED yet to sign Land Commission Bill 0 February 25, 2018 3:59 PM Source: ED yet to sign Land Commission Bill | Daily News Mugove Tafirenyika • 24 February 2018 HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has failed to formally approve legislation giving the Zimbabwe Land Commission (ZLC) power to be responsible for the allocation of rights in …
GMB pays 95% of farmers – February 23, 2018 GRAIN Marketing Board (GMB) Bulawayo says it has paid 95% of farmers who delivered grain to its depots amid concern it is facing challenges settling the remaining 5%, whose accounts are not in order. BY SHARON SIBINDI Speaking at a media tour, southern region manager, …
Rural communities join call for african cites secretary-general Emmanuel KoroAfrican rural communities and the world’s biggest rhino producer have joined calls for the replacement of the outgoing Secretary-General of the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES) with a qualified African candidate. Amid passionate appeals to have an …
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