By Stanley JamesTobacco growers are set to reap huge financial rewards this summer cropping season in light of revelations that they will get 60 percent of their earnings in foreign…
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Tobacco farmers to reap huge rewards
Tobacco growers are set to reap huge financial rewards this summer cropping season in light of revelations that they will get 60 percent of their earnings in foreign currency. As…
Middle Sabi banana growers thankful for rains as increased tonnage expected
The current rains have eased their irrigation routines and costs for banana farmers in Chipinge’s Middle Sabi, amid increased tonnage this season. 2020/21 is a season with a difference for…
Govt prepares for bumper harvest; increases storage capacity
Government has put in place measures to avoid post-harvest losses as the country anticipates a bumper harvest this summer cropping season. The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Senator…
Zimbabwe targets increased citrus exports to UAE, China
By ZBC Reporter ZIMBABWE is set to boost its export receipts in light of revelations that negotiations for citrus exports to China are at an advanced stage. After a positive…
Chipinge farmers lobby government for agro-economic zone status
By ZBC Reporter FARMERS in Chipinge are lobbying for the district to be granted an Agro-Economic Zone status after positive reviews by the country’s trade promotion body- ZimTrade. Chipinge is…
GMB working on expanding storage capacity
Zimbabwe expects a bumper harvest of more than 3,1 million tonnes of maize this season, a surplus of 1,2 million tonnes after all local demand including that of the farmers…
GMB prepares for bumper harvest
By Owen Mandovha The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) is sprucing up its storage facilities and upgrading its operational systems in anticipation of record deliveries during this year’s grain marketing season.…