Category: Newspaper Articles

Lessons on how informal markets keep agricultural knowledge fresh November 16, 2016 in Business JUST as agriculture markets prefer fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs and other commodities, knowledge of all these commodities should also be kept fresh. It is through regular visits to the market that farmers are able to keep their knowledge fresh. BY CHARLES DHEWA …

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Farmers lose 3 000 cattle to drought November 16, 2016 Business Approximately 635 000 cattle worth $250 million succumbed to the drought in the region. Sydney Kawadza Senior Writer— Zimbabwe has lost close to 3 000 cattle worth $1,4 million in the past five months due to the effects of the drought that affected the Southern African …

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‘Take advantage of wet spell’ November 16, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter— Seed Co managing director Mr Denias Zaranyika says farmers must make use of the available moisture to intensify planting to boost production and ensure national food security.He said this at a media function in Harare yesterday. Mr Zaranyika said he was confident …

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Heavy rains to persist: MSD November 16, 2016 Local News Samantha Chigogo Herald Correspondent— MOST parts of Zimbabwe are expected to receive thunderstorms and widespread rainfall activity throughout the week, the Meteorological Services Department has said. Manicaland, Mashonaland, Midlands and parts of Masvingo have since recorded notable heavy rains in the past few days. In a statement on …

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