Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Wet spell could hinder tobacco production: ZTA January 18, 2017 Business Business Reporter —THE wet spell being experienced throughout the country could slightly dent tobacco production, Zimbabwe Tobacco Association chief executive Mr Rodney Ambrose said. Farmers are expected to produce between 200 million kilogrammes and 205 million kg this year, almost the same crop size achieved …
Armyworm outbreak looms — Expert January 18, 2017 Local News Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter— Government has warned of a looming outbreak of African armyworm in most parts of the country, as farmers battle to control another pest — the fall armyworm — that has wreaked havoc in seven provinces. African armyworm is a well known pest of …
Facts about African armyworm January 18, 2017 Local News Senior Agriculture Reporter— The African armyworm has been a challenge to farmers in Zimbabwe. The pest originates from Zambia, Uganda or Tanzania and is carried by strong winds from one area to another. The armyworm is the larvae stage of a moth that is common in Southern …
Fall armyworm plague threatens prospects for bumper yield January 18, 2017 Opinion & Analysis Sifelani TsikoA combination of excessive rain and a plague of fall armyworms that has spread to all the country’s provinces have put a damper on prospects for a good harvest in the 2016-2017 cropping season. Agritex Plant Protection Research Institute head, Dr …
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Farmers discover that every dark cloud has a silver lining January 18, 2017 Opinion & Analysis Dr Kizito Mazvimavi Icrisat country representative during an interview at Lungwalala Irrigation Scheme in Binga Tapfuma MachakaireTHE saying that every dark cloud has a silver lining has come true for farmers at Lungwalala Irrigation Scheme in Binga District of Matabeleland …
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Farmers increase milk production by 14 percent January 18, 2017 Business Business ReporterZIMBABWE’S annual raw milk production increased by 14 percent in 2016 compared to the previous year mainly due to an improved dairy herd. Statistics from the Dairy Services Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development show that milk production for the …
Byo water supply dams get significant inflow January 18, 2017 Local News Mrs Nesisa Mpofu Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle CorrespondentBULAWAYO’s supply dams are now 49 percent full following heavy rains recorded on Monday. The increase in water levels comes as a relief for most Bulawayo residents who endured 72 hours of water shedding per week towards the end …
Alien armyworms invade maize in drought-hit southern Africa Jan 17 2017 09:04 Matthew Hill and Taonga Clifford Mitimingi Armyworms. (iStock) RELATED ARTICLES White maize rises by limit on dry weather fears SA to import GM maize for first time from US Treasury: SA will be a net importer of maize Maize prices seen falling in …
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Layer industry turbulent in 2016 on soft table egg market January 16, 2017 in Business THE layer chicken industry in Zimbabwe remained turbulent in the first nine months of 2016 on the back of a very soft table egg market, an industry official has said. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In an industry update, Zimbabwe Poultry Association chairperson, Solomon …
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Zim first female ranger relives memories January 17, 2017 Features, Opinion & Analysis Mrs Tom Ruth Butaumocho Gender Editor —Growing up in the rural areas, in the 1970s every little girl then aspired to be a teacher, nurse or just being a full time housewife. With no mentor to look up to for advice on which career …