Zimbabwe is taking steps to boost food security following the El-Nino-induced drought by increasing irrigation efforts during the winter season. The country aims to produce 712,500 metric tonnes of cereals from 142,000 hectares. The government is also considering strategies to mitigate the drought's impact, including tracking the availability of key production enablers and allowing the private sector to import one million metric tonnes of grain. The drought has significantly reduced agricultural production and productivity, leading to the loss of cattle and impacting grazing availability. A comprehensive report on drought strategies is being developed. The country is also planning its 2024 cotton marketing season and has sold 116.4 million kilogrammes of tobacco at an average price of US$3,57/kg.