Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Maize seed demand up 50 percent Chronicle 5 September 2017 Minister Joseph Made Enacy Mapakame, Harare Bureau ANNUAL demand for maize seed in Zimbabwe has increased 50 percent to 37 500 tonnes compared to 25 000 tonnes that was required prior the land redistribution programme in year 2000, while seed producers can now export the …
Irrigated tobacco preps underway The Chronicle 5 September 2017 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter PREPARATIONS for the 2017 irrigated tobacco growing season are underway with the farmers expected to transplant the seedlings at the end of the month. The golden leaf, which is one of Zimbabwe’s major foreign currency earners is grown in seven provinces …
Govt urges land commission to be transparent Chronicle 5 September 2017 Minister Mombeshora Elita Chikwati, Harare Bureau The Government has called on the Zimbabwe Land Commission (ZLC) to be honest and transparent in discharging its duties especially in land dispute resolution. The ZLC was created to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency in the administration of …
Judge orders white farmers to disclose previous court applications September 4, 2017 in National, News HIGH Court judge Justice Clement Phiri last Wednesday ordered Marondera white farmers, Stephen and Phillip Worswick, to disclose all previous applications they have made to safeguard their farms to enable the judges to properly deal with the farm wrangles and bring the matters …
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Using state-owned land for development in Africa Herald 4 September 2017 William Gumede Correspondent Many African countries underutilise, waste and neglect state-owned land and property, losing the opportunity to leverage them for development, industrialisation and economic growth. The majority of the land and property in most African countries, except communal land, which is under control of …
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Cotton selling season smooth: Growers association Herald 4 September 2017 Cotton The 2017 cotton marketing season is progressing well despite a few minor hiccups like cash shortages, the industry representative body said on Friday. The cotton selling season started in May and Cottco, the sole buyer hopes to buy 110 000 tonnes of the …
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Farmers: Believe prophecy forecasting at own risk Herald 4 September 2017 Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story The emergency of “prophecy” as a trusted weather and climate forecasting tool has brought Zimbabwe at the crossroads of history. Three systems are competing for the farmer’s attention: science, indigenous knowledge and Holy Spirit-inspired prophecy. New research by the University of …
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Farmers must prepare adequately for new cropping season Chronicle 4 September 2017 Zimbabwe is expected to receive normal rains during the 2017/2018 cropping season and the country is therefore likely to record another bumper harvest. Farmers should start to prepare for planting so that they plant with the early rains. The Meteorological Services Department …
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Metal IDs still valid: Mudede Chronicle 4 September 2017 Registrar General Mr Tobaiwa Mudede Christopher Farai Charamba, Harare Bureau Metal identity cards are still valid and authentic but the public is advised to replace them with polythene-synthetic identity cards (plastic IDs), which have enhanced security features, Registrar General Mr Tobaiwa Mudede said yesterday. Clarifying …
Agriculture runs $120m budget deficit 0 September 1, 2017 2:58 PM Source: Agriculture runs $120m budget deficit | Daily News Staff Writer • 1 September 2017 HARARE – Although Zimbabwe experienced improved harvest due to Command Agriculture, estimates suggest that government budget deficit will increase by nearly $120m this year due to a maize subsidy. At least …