Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Milk production up in 10 months – December 12, 2017 ZIMBABWE’S raw milk production increased by 0,4% to 54,47 million litres in the 10 months to October, compared to the same period last year, latest figures show. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI According to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture’s dairy services department, from January to October, …
Cleric disregards Mnangagwa directive – December 12, 2017 SELF-STYLED Zanu PF cleric, Trevor Manhanga, has insisted that his recent takeover of a white-owned commercial farm in Rusape was above board and vowed to stay put despite reports that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government had revoked his offer letter and given it to former property owner, Robert Smart. …
1,5m trees targeted December 12, 2017 MIDLANDS & NORTH-WEST Sharon Chiware Midlands ReporterTHe Midlands Province has set a target of planting 1,5 million trees in commemoration of the National Tree Planting Day this year. Speaking at belated National Tree Planting Day commemorations at Town House last week, District Administrator Mr Jorum Chimedza said it was high time that …
Cottco calls for farmers in Chiredzi to replant December 12, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Tawanda Mangoma in ChiredziThe Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) is urging all farmers whose crop failed to germinate properly to visit their nearest depots to collect seed for replanting. Cotton farmers in Chiredzi and Checheche reportedly suffered a major setback after high …
$3,4m boost for Masvingo irrigation schemes December 12, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Minister Chinamasa Walter Mswazie Masvingo CorrespondentAt least 14 irrigation schemes here are set to benefit from $52,1 million that was earmarked for the rehabilitation and expansion of irrigation schemes throughout Zimbabwe in the $5,1 billion 2018 National Budget Statement presented by Finance and Economic Development …
SADC needs armyworm control funds December 12, 2017 Local News Elita Chikwati Senior ReporterSADC agriculture experts have called for urgent financial support to governments to ensure effective management of the fall armyworm in Southern Africa. This came out at the recent stakeholder meeting held in South Africa. Fall armyworm is a new pest in Southern Africa, which causes …
Banks in 99-year leases U-turn December 10, 2017 in Local, News HARARE — Banks are waiting for the government to start rolling out the 99-year leases to farmers so that they can start accessing loans backed by the instrument, an official has said. The Source A 99-year lease is a legally binding agreement between the now Ministry of Lands, …
Strange disease hits Hwange buffaloes – December 11, 2017 ABOUT 20 buffaloes at Hwange National Park have developed a strange growth on their knees which have rendered some immobile, with animal conservationists saying they were unsure of the cause of the infection. By Nokuthaba Dlamini On Saturday, the herd was spotted at a watering point …
Zim dams hold 21 months water supply December 11, 2017 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Sydney Kawadza Masvingo Bureau ChiefZimbabwe’s main water bodies have enough water supplies to last more than 21 months and there are calls for the available resource to be effectively used in agriculture. National dam levels stand at an average 69,3 percent — enough to irrigate …
‘Land disputes high on Mash West agenda’ December 11, 2017 MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Minister Shamu Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West BureauMashonaland West Province is conducting an assessment of all illegal settlements and attendant land disputes, which are having a negative impact on production. This, coupled with an assessment of productive use of the land, is tailored to …