Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Command agric success: Zim not out of woods yet June 21, 2017 in Columnists, Opinion & Editorials For 16 chastening years, Zimbabwe has been failing to meet its local demand for grain. Specifically, maize, its staple food. Opinion: MAYNARD MANYOWA The consequences of that have been devastating in their simplicity; millions in perpetual need of food aid, more …
From corporate social responsibility to sustainable agribusiness modelling June 21, 2017 in Business The failure of donor-funded programmes to transform African agriculture is resulting in more attention turning to the private sector as a potential source of better agricultural outcomes. CHARLES DHEWA Several multi-million dollar donor programmes have been launched with pomp and media saturation, but the …
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Agribank avails $10m for horticulture June 21, 2017 Business The Agricultural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (Agribank) says it is offering horticulture farmers working capital as well as loans to acquire assets amounting to $10 million to promote horticulture production. Zimbabwe produces several horticultural products including flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, essential oils and tree nuts. Most …
Fireguard construction: Frequently asked questions June 21, 2017 Business A standard fireguard should be at least 9m wide and free from any flammable material At least 110 people have been killed and property worth millions of dollars destroyed by veld fires throughout the country from 2005 to date. Veld fires have destroy buildings, farm equipment, crops, …
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ARDA earmarks land for Tokwe Mukosi irrigation June 21, 2017 Business Mr Basil Nyabadza Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterTHE Agriculture and Rural Development Authority has earmarked a significant hectarage of land for agriculture production using water drawn from Tokwe Mukosi Dam.ARDA chairman Mr Basil Nyagandza said while plans were still in its infancy, “Arda will be definitely …
GMB moisture content limit spawns dealers •Farmers lose millions to illegal traders •Govt input schemes under threat June 21, 2017 Headlines, Top Stories GMB silos Walter Nyamukondiwa Chinhoyi Bureau—A two-tier black market system has emerged outside most Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots countrywide where grain rejected for moisture content in excess of the accepted 12,5 percent threshold …
Land dispute resolution in Zimbabwe By ZimSitRep_M | June 19, 2017 0 Comment Source: Land dispute resolution in Zimbabwe | zimbabweland June 19, 2017 The reconfiguring of land use and ownership through land reform has inevitably generated a range of disputes. Having a clear, transparent approach for dispute resolution is essential. This is a key task for the Zimbabwe Land Commission, as …
GMB farmers’ database: Let’s avoid cotton sector scenario June 20, 2017 Business Obert Chifamba Agri-InsightIN a surprising develiopment, the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) recently issued a communique on grain deliveries for the 2017 /18 season in which it addresses a number of important matters that usually make life less palatable for farmers and the generality of Zimbabweans.Of …
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Mkwasine farmers want alternative miller June 20, 2017 Local News Minister Bimha Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZISugarcane farmers in Mkwasine have threatened to switch to other cash crops if Government fails to intervene by finding an alternative miller to Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, which they say is giving them a raw deal.Addressing Chiredzi Press Club on Friday last …
Avian Influenza: Govt remains on high alert June 20, 2017 Local News Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture ReporterGovernment is in the process of mounting a risk based survey of the wild bird population to establish possible primary source of the Avian Influenza, with an external international specialist support team expected in the country this week for backup services. This …