Monthly Archives: July 2023

  Mr Churu Prosper Ndlovu in Victoria Falls THE massive transformation and growth of the mining and agriculture sectors under the Second Republic has piled pressure on the existing transport infrastructure amid calls for enhanced rehabilitation, maintenance, and construction of new roads, expanded rail and aviation facilities linking production zones to key markets and exports. […] …
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Precious Manomano Herald Reporter More growers should take up production of the shisha tobacco varieties this season says the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) following better opportunities as exports of this variety can easily increase. Shisha tobacco deliveries for the current season have so far reached over 100 000kg, a positive step towards transforming […] …
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Precious Manomano Herald Reporter This year’s tobacco marketing season has been described as a success with smallholder farmers revealing how the crop has changed their lives for the better. Statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board indicate that so far, tobacco farmers have earned US$880 million from a sale of 290 million kg compared […] …
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  Wheat Precious Manomano Herald Reporter A record wheat harvest is expected in Mashonaland West province after farmers in the province planted 27 000 hectares from a target of 32 000. This year’s winter wheat will be produced from 86 000 hectares nationally, compared to 80 000 hectares last year, giving the nation hope of […] …
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  Zimbabwe had another strong performance in agriculture this year, with key crops such as tobacco surpassing output targets (File Picture) Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S economy is projected to grow by 5,3 percent this year, better than initial estimates, on the back of improved farm yields, better electricity supply, and strong mineral prices, according to the […] …
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