Zimbabwe: Elephants destroy crops in Mbire district

Published 2023년 5월 25일

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Farmers in Mbire district, Zimbabwe are facing significant crop losses due to an elephant invasion, particularly in the Mahuwe area. The herd is destroying maize, sorghum, and other crops, rendering the harvest prospects dim. Chief Matsivo and local headman Mr Oliver Gurupira have urged the government to intervene, highlighting the severe impact on agriculture and the fear it has instilled in the community. Recent tragic incidents, including one fatal attack, have underscored the urgent need for action to protect both crops and people from the rampant elephant population.
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Source: Elephants destroy crops in Mbire district | The Herald (Local News) Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Crops in some villages in Mahuwe in Mbire district were destroyed by a large herd of elephants that moved in and ate the maize, sorghum and other crops. Hopes of farmers in the district for a bumper harvest are being dashed, following the invasion of elephants which is destroying crops, mainly in wards 4 and 6. Chief Matsivo of Mbire, born Chinheza Chigwajara, said the elephants were causing havoc in the district, adding that people watch helplessly as crops are grazed to the ground. Communities are always up at night in fear of the elephants and the chief wants the authorities to quickly intervene to ensure that farmers harvest their crops safely. “We are appealing for the Government to intervene here in Mbire because elephants are destroying our crops,” he said. “People are afraid to harvest their crops. The problem needs to be addressed quickly. We do not want to ...

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