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Poultry producers raise concern over offals ‘imports’ October 17, 2016 in News POULTRY producers in Zimbabwe have raised concerns over the presence of suspected imported chicken offals on the market, which may threaten the viability of the local industry. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI Zimbabwe Poultry Association chairperson, Solomon Zawe said the presence of imported offals was a concern …

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Tobacco conference set for next week Companies & Markets October 13, 2016By Staff Reporter Tobacco sales for 2016 show that from 201 million kilogrammes, the country earned US$595 million. THE Tobacco Industry Development Support Institute (Southern Africa) will next week host the 2016 Conference on Tobacco at the Tobacco Hall at the Harare Exhibition Park. The …

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Irrigation activities to get boost October 17, 2016 Local News Elita Chikwati Agriculture ReporterGovernment is in the process of identifying large tracts of land countrywide to be developed into large-scale irrigation schemes to boost agricultural production and ensure national food security. Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Minister Dr Joseph Made told The Herald that Government also welcomed development …

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Presidential inputs distribution begins October 17, 2016 Local News Nyemudzai Kakore Herald CorrespondentThe distribution of agricultural inputs under the Presidential Inputs Support Scheme begins this week with 600 000 households set to benefit, zanu-pf Chief Whip Cde Lovemore Matuke said last Wednesday. Cde Matuke said each household would receive two bags of fertiliser — ammonium nitrate and compound …

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Wet spell begins today October 17, 2016 Local News Auxilia Katongomara, Chronicle ReporterTHE southern parts of the country should brace for a wet spell from today, signalling the start of the rainy season, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said. The MSD said the rains may be accompanied by thunderstorms. “A cloud band is expected to start …

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Zim cattle rustlers in cross border raids October 16, 2016 in Local, News   Daring cattle rustlers in Manicaland are reportedly crossing into neighbouring Mozambique to steal livestock which they are exchanging for as little as 10 buckets of maize in parts of the province hit hard by hunger. By Sofia Mapuranga Cattle illegally entering the country through …

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Botswana shoots, burns 400+ Zim stray cattle By ZimSitRep_M | October 16, 2016 2 Comments Source: Botswana shoots, burns 400+ Zim stray cattle – Sunday News Oct 16, 2016 Dumisani Nsingo, Senior ReporterIN a case that has attracted the ire of farmers, the Botswana government has killed and burnt more than 400 cattle that strayed into that country from Zimbabwe in just …

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Gwanda directs community funds towards irrigation, science and clinics October 14, 2016 in News THE Gwanda community has channelled its Community Share Ownership Trust (CSOT) funds towards establishment of irrigation projects and construction of clinics and schools’ science laboratories.   BY MTHANDAZO NYONI   Addressing journalists at a tour of community projects organised by the …

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