Cotton Price Woes Continue

Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Gokwe/Nembudziya Cde Justice Mayor Wadyejena has castigated cotton merchants for holding farmers to ransom by offering lower prices for the crop under the pretext that…

Expedite plans for summer cropping season, Govt told

Farmer representatives have called on Government to expedite preparations for the 2014-15 summer cropping season amid indications that a comprehensive plan for the impending farming term has not yet been…

Farmers to benefit from livestock scheme

Emilia Zindi – Agriculture Editor Hundreds of communal farmers are set to benefit from a Government-private sector livestock scheme that will see an improvement in the quality of cattle herds…

Bankers examine A1 permits

Bank chief executives are reviewing recently-introduced A1 farm permits to determine whether or not they are acceptable as collateral for loans.

Analysts Bullish on SEEDCO’s 2015 earnings

MARKET WATCHERS forecast that SeedCo’s annual earnings for the full year ending 2015 are likely to soar 48,3 percent buoyed by strong growth in East Africa where the seedmaker recently…

Farming: ‘New permits will revolutionise agriculture’

Introduction of permanent A1 land permits, which will enable farmers to assume full ownership of land and use it as collateral when borrowing, is set to create a sustainable agricultural…

Agricultural development a priority for SADC

Kizito Sikuka The Southern African Development Community is advocating increased support for farmers to boost production. Farmers are at the centre of Africa’s transformation agenda. Therefore, clear agricultural policies such…

Mutasa believes in Sable Chemical’s viability

BUSINESS magnate and TA Holdings chairman Mr Shingi Mutasa still believes that Sable Chemicals remains a key institution in providing for the country’s nitrogenous fertiliser needs and is pleading for…

Farming: Thumbs up for new A1 permits

Farmers and farmer organisations have hailed the introduction of permanent A1 land permits, calling it a “giant step” in the quest for productivity and empowerment.

Lurking Dangers for the Golden Leaf (Tobacco)

THERE is a lot of high-flying and back-patting particularly in the tobacco industry. The feat achieved in the past 14 years – of which 10 years were poisoned by a…

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