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Farmers urged to vaccinate livestock Sukulwenkosi Dube- Matutu, Gwanda CorrespondentTHE Veterinary Department in Matabeleland South Province has called on farmers to either vaccinate or dip their animals so that they do not contract tick borne diseases which are prevalent during the rainy season. Matabeleland South provincial veterinary officer, Dr Enat Mdlongwa, said tick borne diseases …
BREAKING: Two poachers caught after killing nine baby impalas using dogs The duo, Votemore Singo (21) and Lightmore Muleya (20) all of Toporo Village under Chief Stauze, are believed to be part of a syndicate of poachers targeting impalas and elands in the safari area. Thupeyo Muleya Two poachers were on Wednesday morning busted …
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US fights fall armyworm in Zim 1 February 14, 2018 2:38 PM Source: US fights fall armyworm in Zim | Daily News Farayi Machamire • 14 February 2018 HARARE – The United States is partnering with 350 000 Zimbabwean farmers and other local experts to stop the spread of the fall armyworm. The caterpillar is native to …
Be responsible, Shiri tells tobacco farmers Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterGovernment has urged tobacco farmers to be responsible and adhere to laid down regulations, especially on destroying stalks and crop residue, to avoid the spread of pests and diseases that might adversely affect a viable industry that has immensely contributed to the well-being of …
Brace for more rains: Met Helen Kadirire • 13 February 2018 9:59AM • 0 comments HARARE – The Meteorological Services Department has warned Zimbabweans to be vigilant and be abreast with current weather patterns as the atmosphere is very unstable, with more rains likely to fall. This comes as the country has been experiencing heavy rains …
Settling land compensation issue is vital for Zim’s economy – February 13, 2018 In his inaugural address the new President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, confirmed that land reform was both historically necessary and irreversible. He also made a commitment to compensate farmers who were forced off their land during the fast-track land reform programme of the …
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‘Decentralise tobacco marketing’ – February 13, 2018 GOVERNMENT should support tobacco farmers by facilitating the establishment of auction floors at various tobacco growing regions in the country to reduce transport costs, the Tobacco Industry Development Support Institute for Southern Africa (TIDSI) has said. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI TIDSI executive director, Jeffrey Takawira, told NewsDay that government …
Cattle rustlers given long jail terms – February 13, 2018 TWO Beitbridge cattle rustlers, part of a syndicate of seven who operated makeshift bucket butcheries, have been jailed 18 years each, as Beitbridge Magistrates’ Courts sounded a strong warning to livestock thieves. BY OWN CORRESPONDENT Resident magistrate Langton Mukwengi, presiding over the fast-tracked case, jailed …
Fall armyworm threatens maize yield – February 13, 2018 The Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) has warned that in the absence of proper control measures, an invasive crop pest, the fall armyworm, could cause extensive maize yield losses, estimated between $76 million and $191 million in Zimbabwe. BY STAFF REPORTER The United States …
TIMB optimistic of high quality crop The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says it is optimistic that farmers will produce a high quality crop this season despite the recent dry spell that affected the country. A few weeks ago, Zimbabwe was hit by a dry spell that almost wilted crops and farmers were …