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Start planting now, soya beans farmers told December 29, 2017 Local News, MANICALAND & MASH EAST Prof Mpepereki Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland BureauManicaland farmers under Government’s Command Soya Bean Scheme have been urged to plant their crop early to avoid complications associated with the cold weather that could affect yields. In an interview, technical advisor for the Command Agriculture programme …
Rains bring relief to Mhangura farmers January 1, 2018 Local News, MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Conrad Mupesa Mash West CorrespondentThe wet spell prevailing in the country has brought relief to farmers who were beginning to worry after planting their crops following the first rains. Most crops around Doma area in Mhangura that had been dry-planted about two weeks …
White farmers still being kicked out of Zim farms 3 December 31, 2017 1:11 PM Source: White farmers still being kicked out of Zim farms – NewsDay Zimbabwe December 30, 2017 White farmers in Masvingo continue to face eviction despite moves by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to return some of their land, as part of efforts to revive the …
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Rains bring relief to farmers December 27, 2017 MIDLANDS & NORTH-WEST Midlands bureauFarmers in the Midlands heaved a sigh of relief last Friday after the province received rains following weeks of a dry spell. Last week, farmers raised alarm, bemoaning lack of rains as crops began to show signs of moisture stress. Midlands provincial crop and livestock …
Erratic rains affect Masvingo farmers December 25, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Sydney Mubaiwa in ZakaThe late and erratic rainfall patterns being experienced across Masvingo Province have frustrated farmers’ efforts to engage in serious agricultural activities this season. Addressing farmers at Jerera Growth Point recently, Zaka District Agritex officer Mr Esau Mutuzungari said the erratic rains were …
‘Zim needs $300m for new cane plantations’ December 27, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Tawanda Mangoma in ChiredziZimbabwe will need at least $300 million to develop 15 000 hectares of sugarcane plantations to be irrigated using water from the Tokwe-Mukosi Dam, an expert has said. In an interview, former Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe agriculture director Mr Farai Musikavanhu …
Goat producers confident December 27, 2017 MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West CorrespondentGOAT producers have expressed optimism that Government’s production target of two million goats per year is achievable. Production is currently at 400 000 annually.In an interview, Farmers Economic Growth Trust national field officer Mr Vimbayi Chingodza said efforts are underway to commercialise the …
Concern over rise in stocktheft cases December 28, 2017 Crime & Courts Crime ReporterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over an increase in livestock theft during the festive season and urged farmers to be vigilant of the criminals. Although no statistics could be available by yesterday, police said stolen livestock was being sold in …
Need for efforts to regain tobacco grower confidence December 28, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Leroy Dzenga CorrespondentThe 2017 tobacco marketing season was a nightmare for farmers who had invested their time and energy in the revered golden leaf. Delayed payments and cash headaches caused misunderstandings, which degenerated into protests. Although the situation was contained swiftly at the time, …
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Kariba South extension now producing 150MW December 27, 2017 Business Kariba South extension comes alive Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterZIMBABWE has started generating 150 megawatts from the newly completed first unit of the Kariba South extension project after the Zimbabwe Power Company on Monday commenced a seven-day test run of the 300 megawatt power station. The initial …