Shamaine Chirimujiri AUTHORITIES have activated a national livestock drought mitigation programme to protect the country’s cattle herd from an anticipated El Niño.The move comes amid intensified preparations for a possible return of El Niño after forecasts pointed to an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall, raising concerns over dwindling pasture, water shortages and livestock losses.In a…

ZIMBABWE’S national cattle herd has grown to 5.7 million.
