Government officials sent eight new tractors to Matabeleland South Province for cutting hay. The machines help farmers make feed for cattle after last year's drought killed many animals. Workers want to create 635,000 hay bales before August ends. Officials bought more than 3,000 tractors for the entire country. The national cattle herd had almost six million animals before disease and hunger caused deaths.
Province agriculture workers said the tractors arrived at the right time. Bhekilizwe Ncube from the agricultural department said seven tractors already reached farming areas. Each district receives one machine for local use. Farmers can rent tractors for cutting grass on large farms. Feed stations will sell hay bales at low prices.
Hatityi Muchemwa works as a livestock expert for the province. He picked areas like Shangani and Matopo for heavy hay production. Workers used just one tractor before getting eight new machines. Farmers learned from the drought and save more grass for dry seasons. Commercial farms and schools help government workers make animal feed.
Province agriculture workers said the tractors arrived at the right time. Bhekilizwe Ncube from the agricultural department said seven tractors already reached farming areas. Each district receives one machine for local use. Farmers can rent tractors for cutting grass on large farms. Feed stations will sell hay bales at low prices.
Hatityi Muchemwa works as a livestock expert for the province. He picked areas like Shangani and Matopo for heavy hay production. Workers used just one tractor before getting eight new machines. Farmers learned from the drought and save more grass for dry seasons. Commercial farms and schools help government workers make animal feed.
