Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Pollution threatens lake’s birdlife Herald 30/6/2021 Ivan Zhakata-Herald Correspondent People from all over the country and the world come to observe different kinds of birds at Lake Chivero on the outskirts of Harare and other native habitats spread across the country. In Zimbabwe, as well as in other countries, birding is a multi-billion-dollar industry, …
Farmers suffer lockdown effects Herald 30/6/2021 Mr Dhewa Business Writer Despite their activities having been designated as essential services since the start of Covid-19 induced lockdowns, farmers have not entirely been spared from the ravages of the pandemic, new research has revealed. In a research titled “Covid-19 impact on Zimbabwean agricultural supply chains and …
It’s game on at Tugwi-Mukosi Herald 30/6/2021 Tugwi Mukosi Dam will create investment opportunities. Lovemore Chikova-Development Dialogue The completion of the Tugwi-Mukosi development master plan kicks off real work around the water reservoir, with the aim of fully exploiting the water reservoir’s economic potential. It will be like the re-awakening of a sleeping giant, …
Use Pfumvudza proceeds to buy inputs, farmers told Herald 30/6/2021 Deputy Minister Paradza Conrad Mupesa-Mashonaland West Bureau FARMERS should use proceeds generated from the sale of harvested Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme crops to buy inputs as a way of complementing the Government’s efforts to turn around the agricultural sector. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister …
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Livestock plan roars into life Herald 30/6/2021 Bulawayo Bureau THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Fisheries will spearhead a programme for the local production of vaccines for tick-borne diseases to reduce the import bill and to boost production of livestock in the country under the livestock growth plan. The programme will run together …
Sahwira Agric seeks US$20m to expand Herald 30/6/2021 Mr Mataranyika Business Reporter Sahwira Agriculture, a company that is chaired by businessman Mr Philip Mataranyika, is in the market to raise US$20 million amid plans to expand its commercial agriculture operations. The capital raise initiative is among a 2021 list of projects that have been …
Ministry spearheads tick-borne diseases vaccine production Chronicle 30/6/2021 Matabeleland South Province Agritex Extension workers follow proceedings during a meeting Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Fisheries will spearhead a programme for the local production of vaccines for tick-borne diseases to reduce the import bill and to boost production of …
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Complement Government’s agricultural recovery plan: farmers told Herald 29/6/2021 Deputy Minister Paradza Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau FARMERS should use proceeds generated from sales of harvested Pfumvudza crops to purchase inputs as a way of complementing Government’s efforts of turning around the agricultural sector. While the Government has continued to support the agricultural sector …
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Tick grease blitz a success Herald 29/6/2021 Columbus Mabika Herald Reporter Fewer cattle died from tick-related diseases during the 2020/2021 agricultural season due to the success of $500 million national Livestock Blitz Tick Grease programme meant to fight livestock diseases, the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) said yesterday. The tick grease programme was launched …
Project halted over concerns for new Parly’s water source Herald 29/6/2021 Construction of the new city in Mt Hampden is likely to impact the headwaters of the Gwebi River, which feeds Lake Manyame Davison Maruziva Correspondent Construction work on a project in Mount Pleasant was suspended last week following serious concerns over the loss …
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