adminReducing the risks (and costs) of fighting fall armyworm
The caterpillars of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), an invasive moth, can potentially feed on over 350 different species of plants. In the Americas it’s known as a serious pest. It destroys crops of maize, rice, sorghum, sugar cane, peanuts, soyabean and non-food crops such as cotton. In maize, fall armyworm feeds on the developing leaves and then the grains, damaging the plant and reducing yield.
Export relief for raw hide merchants
Government has granted an export tax relief to registered raw hide merchants, as it moves to reduce the amount of unbeneficiated leather raw materials that are going to waste, according to a Government Gazette published last Friday.
TIMB in crop assessment survey
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) will soon embark on a crop assessment programme with a view to determine the state of the crop and help establish dates for the opening of this year’s marketing season, an official has said.
Teachers’ strike call falls on deaf ears. . . schools report 100pc turnout
SCHOOLS in Manicaland Province are geared for the new term, with all teachers and staff having reported for duty as usual following Government’s ongservice. A snap survey by The Herald showed that almost all schools in Mutare started the new term on a good note.
Farmers urged to prepare for fall armyworm
Midlands Correspondent Farmers in the Midlands Province have been urged to spray their crops, amid reports of the fall armyworm having been detected in some parts of the province. Provincial…
CPU evacuates families in Gokwe
Michael Magoronga Midlands Correspondent Authorities in Gokwe have started evacuating families living in low-lying areas and along riverbanks as the district takes precautionary measures against possible floods predicted by the…
380 000 pass through B/Bridge for holidays
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau TRAVELLERS who entered the country through Beitbridge Border Post during the just ended festive season increased to 381 520 from 345 987 last year. The assistant…
Jordaan blames AFCON miss out on politics
JOHANNESBURG. — South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan believes that politics was the real reason behind South Africa missing out on hosting the 2019 African Cup of Nations…
Chitungwiza terminates Clyna Trading’s parking contract
Yeukai Karengezeka Herald Correspondent Chitungwiza Municipality recently terminated its contract with Parkrite Africa owned by Clyna Trading, a private company responsible for the parking management system in the town, due…
Harare, Chinese firm negotiate $350m deal
The Harare City Council is negotiating a deal with a Chinese firm, China Gezhoba Group International Engineering, to replace or upgrade the city’s existing water mains, connections, fittings and other agreed works at a cost of $350 million. Most of the city’s water infrastructure is now very old and needs replacement.