Zim farmers embrace Chia as tobacco and cotton lost its market value Agriculture by Regina Pasipanodya - October 30, 2019October 31, 20190 After decades of difficulties and experiencing losses in the agriculture sector, Zimbabwean commercial farmers have embraced Chia production as a better option that brings in better profit margins as compared to other cash crops in the country. They attended training with the Foundation for Farmers and Chia Growers Zimbabwe to acquire knowledge on how best they can produce high yields in Chia production. A commercial farmer in Mt Hampden, Robert Hoy told The Soil that Chia is one of the crops that have proved to have more returns as compared to other cash crops such as tobacco and cotton in the country. “Cultivation of Chia crop is not that difficult, farmers only the need to understand and maintain the correct conditions needed in
Have you ever thought of mulching? Agriculture by Regina Pasipanodya - October 30, 2019October 31, 20190 Mulching is a great way to practice as a way to contain moisture in the soil. Farmers can apply thin layers of grass clippings as they become available or hay after harvesting in preparation for the next season. This will help to lock in the moisture in the soil and also feed in the necessary nutrients using decomposing manure. Straw or hay is a good choice for robust or upright crops. Lay it nice and thick because it will settle. Straws will help to keep fruits such as strawberries, zucchinis, and bush tomatoes clean and dry. Lift the foliage off the ground then feed it in underneath to protect developing fruits from rotting. Once that is done and your seeds and
