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Topic : Commercial Farmers Union

ZCFU rolls out nationwide artificial insemination plan
Government interventions in recent years such as the Command Livestock Programme and the establishment of Agricultural Innovation Hubs have sought to revitalise the sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Apr. 17, 2025
ZCFU rolls out nationwide artificial insemination plan
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Outrage over US$500 land levy for ‘new farmers’
In 2020, President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a US$3,5 billion compensation agreement with Andrew Pascoe, representing the Commercial Farmers Union.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 13, 2025
Outrage over US$500 land levy for ‘new farmers’

Zim targets 120 000ha of winter wheat
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka emphasised that the expansion is critical for national food security and economic stability.
By Nqobizwe Thebe Mar. 14, 2025
Zim targets 120 000ha of winter wheat

Solar installation tax riles farmers
The country has been enduring power outages of up to 18 hours daily since last year, severely affecting agricultural operations.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Jan. 17, 2025
Solar installation tax riles farmers

Business leaders fret over 2025 growth prospects
Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union president Shadreck Makombe told the Zimbabwe Independent that crippling power cuts were still being experienced.
By Julia Ndlela and Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 10, 2025
Business leaders fret over 2025 growth prospects

Supply chains crumble as blackouts intensify
A survey carried out by the Independent exposed serious challenges facing businesses, with restaurant operators saying many business were suffering.
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 20, 2024
Supply chains crumble as blackouts intensify

Armyworm scare unsettles farmers
Makombe added that controlling the outbreak could be hampered by several challenges including logistics.
By Ropafadzo Makosi and Nizbert Moyo Jan. 24, 2024
Armyworm scare unsettles farmers

Society: The other side of Chirumhanzu’s Cheza
Ndiya appealed to the government to avail grants and land for women to start agriculture income generating projects.
By Stephen Chadenga Jan. 22, 2024
Society: The other side of Chirumhanzu’s Cheza

White farmers frustrated as govt fails to honour compensation deal
Half of the settlement was supposed to be paid out within a year, with the remainder paid over five years.
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 19, 2024
White farmers frustrated as govt fails to honour compensation deal

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