Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe runs short of potatoes May 24, 2017 in Business Zimbabwe has run out of potatoes for making potato crisps, prompting a company in Southerton industrial area to approach government seeking an urgent import permit to buy potatoes from South Africa, as heavy rainfall affected local supply. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA Hanawa Super Foods, a potato chips company, …
World Bank ranks Zim 15th in seed sector May 24, 2017 Business An Enabling the Business of Agriculture (EBA) study conducted by the World Bank has ranked Zimbabwe’s seed sector as number 15 out of the 62 countries measured.The report measures and monitors key elements of countries’ regulatory framework that affect agribusiness value chains. It also …
Veld fires: Fireguard construction May 24, 2017 Business What is a fireguard?It is a belt of not less than 9 metres that is cleared of all inflammable materials in order to control the spread of veld fires. Fireguards are essential for protecting and safeguarding veldts, property and lives of various living organisms including human beings. However, many land …
Shot in arm for Chiredzi irrigation scheme May 24, 2017 Local News Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZIA non-governmental organisation has availed $120 000 towards the refurbishment of Manjinje Irrigation Scheme, which has been defunct for almost 10 years. Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE) facilitated the installation of modern solar powered irrigation equipment and security systems at the irrigation …
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let’s avert load shedding at all costs May 24, 2017 Opinion & Analysis WE are concerned about reports that Zimbabwe faces imminent massive load shedding starting next week if Zesa Holdings fails to settle an outstanding power import bill of $43 million owed to Eskom of South Africa and Hydro Cahora Bassa (HCB) of …
SA forecasts biggest corn yield since 1981 May 23, 2017 in Business SOUTH AFRICA, the continent’s biggest corn grower, will probably increase its forecast for a bumper crop of the staple grain for a third time this year, as yields continue to beat expectations. BY THEMBISILE DZONZI Growers may reap 14,65 million metric tonnes of corn this …
Zebras wreak havoc in Chiredzi May 23, 2017 in National, News CHIREDZI WEST — When the heavens opened up this year, allowing him to have a bumper harvest he had last reaped more than 10 years ago, communal farmer Bettwell Mapuranga thought his food woes were over. By Tatenda Chitagu Better still, the nearby Chiredzi River burst its …
Man faces jail over Zimbabwe Bird May 23, 2017 Crime & Courts Fungai Lupande Court ReporterAn A-Level student who allegedly woke up to the sight of a fish eagle in his house has appeared in court for illegal possession of a protected species. Known as hungwe in Shona, the fish eagle is the Zimbabwe Bird, the national …
Tobacco farmers at their wits’ end May 23, 2017 Business Obert Chifamba Agri-InsightTobacco farmers’ woes at the auction floors started as a blooper by banks that was tolerable and mildly transgressive but it has evolved into a repetitive, insipid seasonal mess that is creating paupers out of potentially vibrant business people. These farmers are confronted with …
Mat South beats Command Agric yield target May 23, 2017 Local News Abednigo Ncube Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge BureauMatabeleland South Province has surpassed its targeted yield of maize put under Government’s Command Agriculture scheme by 29 percent, an official has said. Chairperson of the provincial coordinating committee Mr Masauso Mawocha said so far they had delivered 1 …