Chipfuwo Agriscience is inviting women interested in poultry production projects to apply for a free 1 day training to be held at the agriscience centre. The aim of the training is to promote and support sustainable poultry production practises in women run projects. Requirements Ability to read and write. Women between the ages of 23…
A recumbent cow in Midlands province as a result of to excessive body condition loss
By Chipfuwo Agriscience Media |25 February 2024 | 09:00 am Chipfuwo Recruitment centre Professional Recruitment – Chipfuwo celebrated Robert Mugabe National Youth Day, an event organised by Hillze Learning Institution in Budiriro. The occasion was graced by parents, students and staff from Hillze Learning Institution and two representatives from Chipfuwo Group. Mr. Nyasha Bangu, Consultant at Chipfuwo…
By Chipfuwo Agriscientist |29 May 2024 | 09:00 am It’s the first of June 2024. As chipfuwo, the rest of the farming community and the world at large, we celebrate World Milk Day. For those celebrating birthdays, I wish you a happy birthday. For those with tolerance to milk, please celebrate with a glass or two.
By Chipfuwo Agriscientist |29 May 2024 | 09:00 am Statistics have shown that more than 1.3 million cattle will suffer between June and October due to El Nino induced drought. This does not only affect cattle but all ruminant animals like small stock that are heavily reliant on pasture/ rangeland products. Smallholder and rural animal farmers will…
By Chipfuwo Agriscientist |08 April 2022 | 02:00 am Translated to Shona version by Progress Muwadzuri Kune chirwere chapararira munzvimbo zhinji dzenyika yeZimbabwe chichibata zvikuru varimi vemombe, chirwere ichi (Theileriosis) chinyanyobata zvikuru kutanga kwegore mumwedzi waNdira zvakare chinounzwa nezvikwekwe kana kuti madari anonzi nevamwe magupa. Kuvarimi vemombe vadiki, chirwere ichi chirikuwanikwa chichiparadza danga rose. Ongororo netsvakurudzo inoratidza…
By Chipfuwo Agriscientist |27 June 2023 | 08:23 am Broiler feeding in small scale production systems of Zimbabwe, constitutes plus 70% of capital spent per enterprise. With the ever-increasing feed costs, it has become more important for producers to minimise feed wastages, contamination and or spoilage. In light of June 2023 market prices, a kilogram of…
By Chipfuwo Agriscientist |08 April 2022 | 02:00 am January disease also known as Theileriosis has taken its toll in almost every cattle production community of Zimbabwe. In smallholder set-ups, some families have lost all cattle. Research and experience has shown that most farmers try to use trees in cattle pens to tie (22) ANIMAL HANDLING STRUCTURES…
By Chipfuwo Agriscientist |09 May 2023 | 09:00 am Is dry season a time for smallholder farmers to relax on routine management practises? Are farmers aware of the implications? Are goats and sheep of less value compared to cattle?Mid- May marks the advent of dry season in most farming regions of Zimbabwe. In most cases, smallholder…
