Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Chiefs to get maize seed December 8, 2016 Local News Zvamaida Murwira Senior ReporterTraditional leaders across the country yesterday received a shot in the arm as they are set to receive 20 kilogrammes of maize seed from a local seed house as part of improving crop yields in the country. The scheme for free maize seed to traditional …
9 500t fertiliser boost for Zim December 8, 2016 Headlines, Top Stories Dr Made Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter—CHINA has handed over 9 500 tonnes of urea fertiliser to Zimbabwe amid indications that the Asian economic giant intends to unveil a $4 billion package for the agricultural sector. Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Huang Ping handed over the …
Chilo worm threatens crop yields December 8, 2016 Opinion & Analysis Each season, farmers are confronted with huge risks of crop damage and many uncertainties, and these farmers need effective and sustainable solutions every season to ensure profitability, particularly when a significant amount of resources is committed to crop cultivation and production in expectation of profitable …
Dam levels remain low despite rains By ZimSitRep_M | December 7, 2016 0 Comment RECENT rains have not raised water levels, with only a few dams recording slight increases, according to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa). BY STAFF REPORTER Source: Dam levels remain low despite rains – NewsDay Zimbabwe December 7, 2016 BY STAFF REPORTERThe national dam level average currently …
Why some farmers, traders succeed by listening to own advice December 7, 2016 in Business An increase in advice from diverse sources is becoming counter-productive for smallholder farmers in many developing countries. BY CHARLES DHEWA Besides over-saturation, there is no shortage of conflicting advice. Many farmers are wondering why they are being blamed for not taking farming …
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One tonne fish bootleg seized December 7, 2016 Crime & Courts Walter Nyamukondiwa: Chinhoyi Bureau At least four Zambians illegally camped in Zimbabwean territory have been arrested in Kariba and a tonne of fish recovered. The arrest follows joint operations and patrols by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Bumi Hills Anti-Poaching Unit recently.The identity …
Met Office warns of heavy rains December 7, 2016 Local News Samantha Chigogo: Herald Correspondent Zimbabweans should brace for heavy rains with thunderstorms expected in northern parts of the country, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.Although there have been significant rains and storms in some parts of the country, the erratic nature of the rains has …
Fruit vendor turns to plastic money December 6, 2016 Local News A vendor Believe Kativho (in yellow golf shirt) sells mazhanje using a Point of Sale machine along Borrowdale Road in Harare yesterday. — (Picture by Tariro Kamangira) Samantha Chigogo Herald Correspondent— ZIMBABWEANS are fast embracing plastic money, with some fruit and vegetable vendors now using point …
Tobacco harvesting, curing begins December 6, 2016 Business Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business ReporterHARVESTING and curing of the early planted tobacco across the country has begun with farmers impressed by the quality of their crop. However, hailstorms that hit some parts of the country in the past few days has negatively affected the crop that was still in …
Collateral breakthrough Govt gazettes movable property security law December 6, 2016 Business President Mugabe Bianca Mlilo, Business ReporterThe Government has gazetted the Movable Property Security Interests Act, which will see individuals use their movable properties as collateral in accessing loans. The Act was gazetted on November 28 and will become operational on a date to be set …
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