New winter wheat planting record set

New winter wheat planting record set

Harare, (New Ziana) – Zimbabwe has set a new record of winter wheat hectarage of 121 769 hactres, surpassing the set target of 120 000 hectares, a Cabinet Minister has said. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Minister, Anxious Masuka said this...
About 110 000 hectares put under wheat so far

About 110 000 hectares put under wheat so far

Harare, (New Ziana) –At least 110 000 hectares have been put under winter wheat so far this season against a target of 120 000 hectares, an official has said. Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services acting chief director Leonard Munamati said this on...
Fall armyworm reported in four provinces

Fall armyworm reported in four provinces

Over 160 hectares have been invaded by the African armyworm in four provinces so far this year, a senior government agriculture official has said. Shingirayi Nyamutukwa, acting director responsible for migratory pests in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries,...
Government restricts potato imports

Government restricts potato imports

Harare, (New Ziana) – Government has imposed restrictions on the importation of potatoes following an outbreak of the pepper ringspot virus in neighbouring South Africa. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary, Professor Obert...