Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
‘Land Commission out of bounds for chiefs’ April 5, 2017 Local News Cde Samukange Farirai Machivenyika Senior ReporterTraditional leaders cannot be part of the Land Commission because their role is restricted to communal lands as defined in the Constitution, the Parliamentary Legal Committee has said. The PLC said this in an adverse report presented by its chairperson …
Farmers urged to embrace mechanisation April 5, 2017 Business Harare BureauAGRICON Equipment, one of the country’s leading assemblers and suppliers of high tech agriculture equipment and implements says local farmers should embrace mechanisation to enhance efficiency and maximise yields and incomes from the farms. Agricon is the official agent of CASE, the world’s leading manufacturer of …
Raw milk output drops 12,7pc April 5, 2017 Business Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business ReporterZIMBABWE’s raw milk output dropped by 12,7 percent in February to 4,39 million litres compared to 5,03 million litres during the same period last year, official data shows. Statistics from the Dairy Services Department indicate that retailed milk went down to 532 075 litres …
Promising tobacco selling season: Will this create spendthrifts? April 4, 2017 Business Obert Chifamba Agri-InsightTobacco sales for the current marketing season raked in $33 million in the first 10 days eclipsing the $23 million that was realised during the same period last year. This is a 46 percent increase. Quite an encouraging feat if you know what …
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Farmers hold Command Agric field day April 4, 2017 Local News Talent Hwari Herald ReporterMore than 150 farmers in Goromonzi District who benefited from Command Agriculture held a field day last week to appreciate the good yields they realised because of the Government-funded programme this season. Speaking at the field day held at Cde Noah Mangondo’s Tyron …
Fines, bribes not tax expenses Opinions March 30, 2017By Own Correspondent ‘To avoid delays, you offer a couple of dollars to the officer who lets you proceed.’ By Bradley Post THE breakfast meeting went longer than you anticipated, and you’re in a hurry to meet up new client who might have potential business for you. …
Farm antibiotics abuse on the rise Companies & Markets March 30, 2017By Own Correspondent Antimicrobials, including antibiotics, and antiviral drugs, are essential for treating and controlling infectious diseases in both humans and livestock. By Patrick Musira ANTIBIOTICS — the miracle drugs of the last 70 years — are fast losing their potency. These medicines …
Schweppes faces fruits shortage Companies & Markets March 30, 2017By Staff Reporter Industry and Trade Minister Mike Bimha SCHWEPPES Zimbabwe’s processing plants in Beitbridge and Norton are operating below capacity due to acute shortage of raw materials, the Financial Gazette’s Companies & Markets (C&M) has learnt.This was revealed by Smart Zongololo, the general manager of Best Fruit Processors, …
Small grains producer price announced National Report March 28, 2017By Staff Reporter Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Joseph Made SMALL grains such as sorghum, rapoko and millet will be sold for US$390 at the Grain Marketing Boarding. Addressing Parliamentarians, Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Minister Joseph Made said all grains from maize to small grains will …
Property rights handbook launched April 3, 2017 in National, News THE controversy dogging Zimbabwe’s property rights has come back in the spotlight, with the recent launch of a property rights handbook commissioned by German non-governmental organisation, Friedrich-Naumman-Stiftung (FNS). BY PAIDAMOYO MUZULU The country has since 2000 had a soiled property rights record following the launch of its controversial …