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Avian influenza could spread to cows outside US - WHO
Spread likely to occur through migratory birds
A World Health Organisation (WHO) official said on Tuesday there was a risk of H5N1 avian influenza virus spreading to cows in other countries beyond the United States through migratory birds, reported Reuters.
US officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in 34 dairy cattle herds in nine states since late March, and in one person in Texas.
"With the virus carried around the world by migratory birds, certainly there is a risk for cows in other countries to be getting infected," said Wenqing Zhang, head of WHO's Global Influenza Programme at a news briefing in Geneva.
She reiterated that the UN agency deems the overall public health risk posed by the virus to be low but urged vigilance.
Asked to evaluate US transparency on the outbreak so far, Zhang said the global body had received regular updates and praised a decision to share the virus genetic sequence early.
"I do think the collaboration with US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the information we've received so far enables us to monitor the situation and to update the preparedness measures," she said.
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Housing and infections affect genes that regulate pregnancy in female pigs
Study also indicates that improving the environmental conditions during pregnancy reflects on the reproductive response
At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ) at University of São Paulo in Pirassununga, research proves that the functioning of the genes involved in the pregnancy of female pigs is influenced by environmental factors such as inflammatory conditions caused by infections and deficiencies in the housing system......
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10 Surprising Facts About Pigs
The humble pig is far from 'boaring' - here at ThePigSite, we’ve compiled a list of ten things you may not know about these remarkable animals.
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alex reacted to this post about 2 weeks agoRoadrunner Chickens and Waning Disease Resistance
There is heightened interest in raising indigenous chickens in the country at the moment. As the indigenous birds are fast gaining commercial recognition and widespread consumer appreciation, there has been an upsurge in the number of players joining this very promising poultry value chain. The major players in question are the breeders of the indigenous birds, fertilized eggs producers, hatchery operators and the farmers who raise and fatten the birds for the market. The sector is fast getting so organized that today one can procure any quantity of day old indigenous chicks with little effort, a feat which was not attainable in the five years ago. Nevertheless, as the sector strives to take root challenges are arising and hounding the farmers, particularly the new entrants. In the past few weeks, I have been inundated by farmers’ emails and calls regarding the issue of disease resistance of the indigenous birds. The major concern raised is to the effect that the farmers are observing a significant departure from the norm in terms of the birds’ ability to deal with diseases as well as general vitality. Traditionally our indigenous birds are famed for their hardiness, adaptability, high disease resistance and low maintenance. However, these highly sought-after characteristics seem to be waning away as the intensification of the indigenous birds gathers momentum. This article shall tackle some of the major reasons for the above-mentioned shift from the norm and attempt to proffer some practical solutions to these challenges.....
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alex reacted to this post about 2 weeks agoCIMMYT develops multiple stress tolerant maize varieties
GOVERNMENT has hailed the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) and its partners for developing multiple stress tolerant maize varieties that withstand drought and fall armyworm.
Speaking at the 2024 CIMMYT annual partner’s day in Harare recently, Agriculture ministry permanent secretary Obert Jiri said the organisation was playing a key role in developing the agricultural sector........
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Hello. We are suppliers of innovative farming equipment & masaga. We do stockfeed making machines, incubators, shellers, dovi machines etc www.gotteshand.co.zwPost is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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alex reacted to this post about 1 month agoCIMMYT ends the drudgery of traditional grain processing
THE International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) has introduced a multi-crop thresher to transform labour-intensive traditional grain processing into a smarter and less strenuous way of producing high quality traditional grain meals....
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alex reacted to this post about 1 month agoFake seed throws farmers, market into quandary
AGRIPPA Sithole is a known major maize farmer in his area in Bikita, Masvingo province, and year after year, save of course for the drought seasons, it is a given that Sithole will have a bumper maize harvest.
Something strange, however, happened to Sithole this season, notwithstanding it being a drought year......
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Enjoy these great discounts on our farming equipment as we celebrate Christmas.
STOCKFEED MAKING MACHINE WAS $1450 NOW $1300
GRINDING MILL WAS $950 NOW $900
DEHULLER/CHISVUURISO WAS $950 NOW $900
WALKING TRACTOR. WAS $1800 NOW $1700
OIL PRESSING MACHINE. WAS $1900 NOW $1700
8HP PEANUT BUTTER MACHINE WAS $700 NOW $600
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British charity, govt partner on seed banks
BRITISH international charity, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) together with government, have urged smallholder farmers to establish seed banks for small grains, drought-tolerant and pest-resistant seeds to ensure food security at both household and national levels.
A seed bank, often called a germplasm bank, is a repository for seeds of various plant species, both natural and engineered.
As the 2023/24 summer cropping season beckons, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) continues to warn farmers of the El-Niño phenomenon, giving rise to efforts to promote the growing and preservation of drought-tolerant seed varieties.
The Mhakwe Seedbank, established by the community in Chimanimani district, Manicaland province, is one of several initiatives supported by VSO in partnership with the government and its implementing partner, Towards Sustainable Use of Resources Organisation.
Smallholder farmer Queen Majokwiro told NewsDay Farming during a media tour in the district that seed banks can ensure climate-resilient agriculture.
“Seed banks allow you to remain a farmer who is food self-sufficient. You preserve your own seed at the same time they also allow you to sell to other farmers,” she said.
“The seeds we keep here are our traditional grains that were planted by our forefathers and they are in their natural state.”
Majokwiro, who has established her own seedbank, believes they are key in preserving and propagating first-generation seed.
VSO also capacitates farmers with organic fertilisers, including fermented and organic manure from matter readily available in communities to improve accessibility to quality seed varieties before the planting season.
VSO project manager, Simba Guzha said the organisation’s aim is to capacitate smallholder farmers in Chimanimani and other areas to enhance their livelihoods.
“As VSO, we work with well-established experts in particular areas and community volunteers. Here in Chimanimani, we have placed an ecology specialist capacitating young community volunteers who also participate in risk assessments, collection of data and doing the action plans,” he said.
Guzha said seed banks were beneficial as a hedge against climate risks.
“Famers can store seeds but also exchange them amongst themselves. This bartering feature helps to clarify which strains farmers find most useful, for example, by offering drought resistance,” he added.
He highlighted that VSO provided the platform for a blended approach on seed sovereignty, improvements of seeds in case of a disaster.
“Most community seed banks managed to keep seeds and this helped farmers after Cyclone Idai,” he added.
Agricultural Advisory and Rural Development Services extension officer, Pride Gowere said the adoption of small grains and good agronomic practices were key to household food security.
“We are urging farmers to maximise output production from a small unit area through planting of small grains considering the country is expected to receive below normal rains. By having household food security, we ensure national food security,” Gowere said.
In 2019, Chimanimani was struck by tropical Cyclone Idai which left a trail of destruction, displacing 270 000 people and killing hundreds of people and livestock.
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Hi Farai
The Kalahari Red goats are not common in Zimbabwe. As a result there is just a few Kalahari Red goat studs in the country, where you can purchase them and get guidance. One option is to purchase directly from South Africa from...Hi FaraiMore
The Kalahari Red goats are not common in Zimbabwe. As a result there is just a few Kalahari Red goat studs in the country, where you can purchase them and get guidance. One option is to purchase directly from South Africa from reputable and established studs for guaranteed best genetics for your project.
In Zimbabwe you can contact Mzilikazi Kalahari Red Goat Breeders on +263 772391699. and Zviko Farms on +263 71 932 9640 for assistance and purchase options.
I have included in this response some website links of resources that may help you in your endeavours. The list is by no means exhaustive.Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream. -
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Zim agric products in high demand: ZimTrade
BRITISH international charity, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) together with government, have urged smallholder farmers to establish seed banks for small grains, drought-tolerant and pest-resistant seeds to ensure food security at both household and national levels.
A seed bank, often called a germplasm bank, is a repository for seeds of various plant species, both natural and engineered.
As the 2023/24 summer cropping season beckons, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) continues to warn farmers of the El-Niño phenomenon, giving rise to efforts to promote the growing and preservation of drought-tolerant seed varieties.
The Mhakwe Seedbank, established by the community in Chimanimani district, Manicaland province, is one of several initiatives supported by VSO in partnership with the government and its implementing partner, Towards Sustainable Use of Resources Organisation.
Smallholder farmer Queen Majokwiro told NewsDay Farming during a media tour in the district that seed banks can ensure climate-resilient agriculture.
“Seed banks allow you to remain a farmer who is food self-sufficient. You preserve your own seed at the same time they also allow you to sell to other farmers,” she said.
“The seeds we keep here are our traditional grains that were planted by our forefathers and they are in their natural state.”
Majokwiro, who has established her own seedbank, believes they are key in preserving and propagating first-generation seed.
VSO also capacitates farmers with organic fertilisers, including fermented and organic manure from matter readily available in communities to improve accessibility to quality seed varieties before the planting season.
VSO project manager, Simba Guzha said the organisation’s aim is to capacitate smallholder farmers in Chimanimani and other areas to enhance their livelihoods.
“As VSO, we work with well-established experts in particular areas and community volunteers. Here in Chimanimani, we have placed an ecology specialist capacitating young community volunteers who also participate in risk assessments, collection of data and doing the action plans,” he said.
Guzha said seed banks were beneficial as a hedge against climate risks.
“Famers can store seeds but also exchange them amongst themselves. This bartering feature helps to clarify which strains farmers find most useful, for example, by offering drought resistance,” he added.
He highlighted that VSO provided the platform for a blended approach on seed sovereignty, improvements of seeds in case of a disaster.
“Most community seed banks managed to keep seeds and this helped farmers after Cyclone Idai,” he added.
Agricultural Advisory and Rural Development Services extension officer, Pride Gowere said the adoption of small grains and good agronomic practices were key to household food security.
“We are urging farmers to maximise output production from a small unit area through planting of small grains considering the country is expected to receive below normal rains. By having household food security, we ensure national food security,” Gowere said.
In 2019, Chimanimani was struck by tropical Cyclone Idai which left a trail of destruction, displacing 270 000 people and killing hundreds of people and livestock.
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Kutsaga approves new tobacco agrochemicals
KUTSAGA, formerly Tobacco Research Board, has approved new tobacco agrochemicals as it ramps up efforts to support farmers to produce high-quality crops acceptable on the global markets.
In a notice to all tobacco growers, contractors, merchants and agrochemical companies yesterday, Kutsaga said the new agrochemicals would boost the quality of tobacco..
For more, please click on the link below.
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Farm land available For Rental Mash west
✅Approx 85km from Harare Round about.
✅100 Hectare farm section.
✅2 small Dams.
✅43 Hectares Arable land.
✅57 Hectare Cattle Ranching land.
✅Sandy loom soil.
✅ tobacco, potatoes , paprika, maize and beans.
✅ Suitable for all year Round farming
3 -10yr Joint Venture agreement which will be approved at the Ministry of lands
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Greetings from Gotteshand Investments P/L
I hope i find you well & staying safe.
We are a female led organization that deals with the supply of innovative farming equipment in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Our list of products includes:-
Hhammer mills (stockfeed making machine)
Peanut butter making machines,
Peanut roasters & shellers,
Grinding mills,
Dehullers,
Chaff & grain cutters,
Oil pressing machines,
Automatic poultry egg incubators,
Grain shellers,
Multifunctional threshers,
Tea bag making machines,
Juice filling machine,
Walking tractors etc.
Our machines come with diesel engines, solar backup systems or electric motors depending on your preference.
Please feel free to contact us anytime you may require any of these products. For sales enquiries please contact us on:
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