Time to embrace new tech in Agriculture

We had good rains this year, for the first time in more than 10 years.

The rains started end of October through to February, giving some farmers an opportunity to plough their fields early. We have to thank the Department of Metereological Services for giving a good forecast of the rains, something that engendered confidence in the farmers to till their fields.

However, the rains usually bring with them bad company such as destructive insects and animals and plant diseases, as well as diseases affecting humans.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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