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Africa’s growth lies with smallholder farmers August 22, 2017 in Feature Story, News AS the world’s population surges towards nine billion by midcentury, food production has failed to keep pace, creating rising food shortages and a global food crisis ahead, according to the United Nations. To avoid mass starvation, the world needs to produce 70% more food by …
Animals claim 23 The Herald 22 August 2017 Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter TWENTY-THREE people have so far been killed this year after they were attacked by animals in separate incidents countrywide. According to statistics from Zimparks recorded between January and July 20 this year, 22 other people were also injured during the attacks. In a statement, Zimparks public …
Prices rise 50pc at National Breed Sale The Herald 22 August 2017 Ishemunyoro Chingwere Business Reporter A 50 percent increase in average prices was recorded at this year’s edition of the National Breed Sale as more farmers continue to embrace improved breeds in livestock production. The breed sale whose purpose is to record, preserve and improve the …
Govt sets soya beans price Chronicle 22 August 2017 Soya beans Livingstone Marufu, Harare Bureau The Government has set the price for soya beans to be financed under the Presidential Input Scheme during 2017/18 season at $610 per tonne, 22 percent higher than the prevailing market price to encourage production of the oil seeds, Agriculture, Mechanisation …
2017/18 registered tobacco farmers increase by 199 percent Chronicle 22 August 2017 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE number of new tobacco growers that have registered to grow the crop in the 2017/18 cropping season has increased by 199 percent to 21 331 compared to 7 131 during the same period last year. Tobacco expert, Mr …
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GMFs: Food for the future? Herald 21 August 2017 With an ever-increasing population the demand for resources that include food, fuel and energy, the assurance of food security remains a real challenge facing many African governments. Traditional methods of food production and preservation remain the cheapest and surest way of ensuring benefit from the farming investment …
China eyes Zim citrus fruits Herald 21 August 2017 Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter China has expressed interest in importing citrus from Zimbabwe, and a quarantine delegation is in the country to inspect citrus farms to see if they meet the phytosanitary requirements. Phytosanitary relates to the health of plants, especially with respect to the requirements of …
Prohibited person Lutzkie gets ban lifted Chronicle 21 August 2017 Frederick Lutzkie Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Court Reporter THE Supreme Court has lifted the ban on South African businessman, Frederick Lutzkie who had for the past three years, been declared a prohibited person in the country. The ruling by Supreme Court judge Justice Paddington Garwe followed …
ARDA seeks partners August 17, 2017By Staff Reporter ARDA chairman, Basil Nyabadza By Ndakaziva MajakaDeputy Business Editor THE Agricultural Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is looking for partners to extend its Manicaland plantations, as it eyes seed projects in the region.ARDA chairman, Basil Nyabadza, last week said the firm was also in the market for long-term financing …
Poor households food stocks run out August 17, 2017By Own Correspondent About 2,2 million people require immediate food assistance. By Nyasha Chingono DESPITE the forecast 2016/17 bumper harvest, most poor households, mainly subsistence farmers will be in danger of starving by September due to depleted food stock levels, a food security barometer has warned.In its latest …