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Late onset of rains frustrates Mat’land farmers
Chronicle Correspondent
FARMERS in Matabeleland have bemoaned the late onset of rains, saying the development has frustrated their efforts in planting.
According to the Meteorological Services Department, rainfall started intensifying from 28 December up to the end of the month.
“There was a bias of heavier rain over the north of the country, with the south of Masvingo and Matabeleland South having little or no rain at all,” said senior Meteorological Officer Mr Jonathan Chifuna.
He said farmers who are into tobacco farming should make sure that their crop is insured for hail damage.
Agronomists, however, said the delayed rains were suitable for small grains than maize, as there was little time left for maize to reach its maturity stage.
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