Zimbabwe: Dry Spell Affects Crops

22 February 2013

THE dry weather conditions have adversely affected crops in different parts of the country, Agritex has said. The early-planted crop is reported to be better off, while the late-planted crop, which is now at flowering stage has been severely affected. According to Agritex, crops in light soils are already showing signs of wilting, while those in heavy soils are in a better condition.

The situation is a sharp contrast with that obtaining in some areas, especially in the Mashonaland provinces where Agritex extension officers said some crops were yellowing due to the incessant rains the country has been receiving during the past weeks.

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