Load-shedding affecting winter crop, education

WHEAT farmers in Mashonaland Central have expressed concern over the continuous power cuts, which they say are disrupting irrigation, making this winter crop’s production targets unachievable.

Speaking at a field day at Zanadu Farm in Concession, last week host farmer, retired Colonel Creden Kanouruka, who presented the farmers grievances to Lands minister Perrence Shiri, said the power cuts were a big blow to production.

“Honourable minister, the farmers are crying foul over the on-going load-shedding.

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