Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Pest destroys 10ha of tomatoes in Chegutu November 28, 2017 MASH WEST & MASH CENTRAL Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West BureauThe Tuta Absoluta pest, commonly known as the tomato leaf miner moth, has destroyed more than 10 hectares of a tomatoes in Mashonaland West Province. The most affected farmers are in Chegutu, who were contracted by Best Fruit Processors …
Fruit production: venturing into new fields Tapuwa MashangwaTHEY say that good things come to those that wait and there is no sector to which this saying can be better applied than in agriculture. From acquiring seeds, planting, irrigation, fertilisation, weed, pest and disease control up to the moment of harvesting, patience is a requisite …
50 birds mysteriously die in Hwange – November 27, 2017 MORE than 50 birds died at Hwange National Park at the weekend after allegedly feeding on suspected poisoned wheat from Zambia. By Nokuthaba Dlamini Bhejane Trust founder Trevor Lane said the poisoning, which is yet to be properly diagnosed has been witnessed at various watering …
Arda ties down investors November 27, 2017 Local News Mr Basil Nyabadza Fidelis Munyoro Herald ReporterThe Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) has managed to tie down investors for all its estates through the public private partnership (PPP) framework, as it positions itself to become a prime agricultural producer. Arda chairperson Mr Basil Nyabadza said they secured …
Stray lions haunt Bikita villagers November 27, 2017 Local News, MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Sydney Mubaiwa in BikitaA pride of lions believed to have escaped from the Save Valley Conservancy is reportedly on the prowl in Bikita and has killed more than 150 livestock over the past few months. Villagers in areas adjacent to Save Valley Conservancy are …
Agric equipment facility enters Phase II November 27, 2017 Local News Dr Mademade Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterZimbabwe expects to receive more agricultural equipment as the Brazilian More Food Africa programme moves into the second phase, while the scope for the Spanish Centre Pivot programme will be expanded from the initial facility of $6 million to $60 …
ZRA increases water allocation for power generation November 23, 2017By Phillimon Mhlanga, Business Reporter The ZRA manages the Zambezi River waters and maintains the Kariba Dam complex on behalf of Zimbabwe and Zambia THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has increased next year’s water allocation for power generation by 13,33 percent, to 34 billion cubic metres from …
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Low dam levels hurt Hippo Valley November 23, 2017By Omega Ukama, Staff Reporter Sugar cane production at Tongaat Hulett, for the period under review, decreased by 10 percent to 140 174 tonnes compared to 155 522 tonnes for the same period last year. SUGARCANE growing and milling concern, Hippo Valley Estates Limited on Tuesday announced results …
Farming season in full swing November 24, 2017 MANICALAND & MASH EAST Obert Chifamba Manicaland BureauFARMERS in Mutare district are more than 85 percent ready for the 2017-18 farming season and have started planting the early crop, Agritex Mutare district agronomist Mr Pasipanodya Chiturike has said. In an interview in Mutare yesterday, Mr Chiturike said the district’s …
Banks anticipate high agric loans uptake November 24, 2017 Business Livingstone Marufu Business ReporterLocal banks are anticipating high agricultural loans uptake this summer cropping season after most financial institutions started offering salary based finances for farmers to enhance production. For years, farmers have been stalked by financing problems, but the relaxation of bank loan terms will allow …