By Tafadzwa Muranganwa
There are concerns that veld fire frequency in A1 and A2 farms is relatively high as compared to communal lands hence the need to put deterrent measures and continue to educate the resettled farmers on the need to safeguard their areas against veld fires.
This was heard during the launch of the National Fire Week by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) at Gwebi Agricultural College on Wednesday
Addressing delegates at the launch, Senator Chief
Siansali observed that incidences of veld fires are high in A1 and A2 farms and believes that it is because that these areas are not under the jurisdiction of traditional chiefs who fine offenders.
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