No joy for Bulawayo as dam levels remain low

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THERE is still no joy for Bulawayo as its supply dams have remained critically low despite water levels in the country’s major dams rising significantly at…

COMMENT: Fort Rixon cattle farmers need assistance

THE Department of Veterinary Services on its website says the Theileriosis disease, also known as January disease, is spread when cattle are bitten by a tick, which is carrying the…

Engineer eyes fruit export market

Michael Magoronga A KWEKWE-based farmer has ventured into fruit farming, focusing on passion fruit, with the view of satisfying both the local and export markets. The US$100 000 venture has…

All quiet and peaceful at capital’s green half

WITH the chaos that rocked their camp for the better part of last season, one would have naturally expected an explosive pre-season at CAPS United this time around.

Irrigation to cover 420 000ha by next year

OVER 250 000 hectares will be put under irrigation by the end of this year as part of Government’s bold plan to switch from rain-fed agriculture and climate-proof the sector, especially at a time when climate change is threatening global food security.

Mbuya Stella Chiweshe a unifier

When we laid Ambuya Stella Chiweshe to rest in Nekati village, Masembura, Bindura, the loss was numbing.

Zimbabwe reclaiming Africa bread basket status

Vusumuzi Dube recently in Dakar, Senegal THE just ended Dakar 2 Feed Africa Summit that was held in Dakar, Senegal has seen Zimbabwe leading the pack in the continent in…

Post-harvest cooling infrastructure critical for farmers

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter There have been growing calls for farmers to consider investing in post-harvest cooling infrastructure in order to meet food safety and quality standards. Farmers have had…

Miss Environment finale preps on course

Sibongile Ndiweni, Sunday Life Reporter PREPARATIONS for the holding of the Miss Environment Zimbabwe are progressing well with organisers intimating that the pageant’s finale will be held on 25 March…

Hyenas cause havoc in Mberengwa

Valencia Ndhlovu, Sunday News Reporter VILLAGERS in Ward 37 in Mberengwa district have lost a number of livestock to hyenas that have invaded their community with fears that the carnivorous…

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