Although the law makes it mandatory for farmers to destroy it, both the farmers and the government department for crop protection turn a blind eye. Most farmers do not have the know- how to collect soil samples from fields and send to the laboratory for analysis. The results would determine the rate of manure, lime, fertilizer and type of crop to plant. With mono-cropping in practice, yields are dwindling. – M Muda, Harare
Post published in: Letters to the Editor
16.10.2012
17:53
Grappling with weeds, poor soil
EDITOR - Species of new plants that did not exist decades ago are taking root in most fields across the country. These weeds are associated with poor soils and its acidity or sourness. Most crops favour neutral soils. The noxious, exotic latana camara makes the soil acidic and poisonous to livestock.