The condition of the wheat crop is impressive in Zimbabwe

Published 2024년 6월 25일

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Zimbabwe has planted 121,000 hectares of wheat, expecting to harvest over 600,000 tonnes, which is more than double the previous record and enough to support the country's traditional food requirements. The crop is in good condition, with early planted wheat at the vegetative stage and late plantings germinating. Farmers are advised on best practices to ensure a successful harvest. Additionally, 6,449 hectares of barley, primarily for malting and brewing, have also been planted. The agriculture energy taskforce is working to ensure sufficient electricity and water for irrigation, and seed distribution is ongoing with 15,000 tonnes already distributed.

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Source: The Herald – Breaking news. Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter The bulk of the early planted wheat is now at vegetative stage, while the late planted crop is germinating, but in good condition. A total of 121 000 hectares have been planted under winter wheat this year and this is expected to produce over 600 000 tonnes of the cereal, well above the 468 000 tonnes last year, the highest ever recorded since wheat growing started in 1966. The annual requirement for traditional food products, mainly bread, baking flour and pastas, is just 360 000 tonnes, so the far larger harvests now becoming the norm open the doors to many more products and more innovation in Zimbabwean kitchens. Farmers are urged to apply adequate top dressing fertiliser, scouting to control aphids, fall armyworm, rust, quelea birds, correct irrigation scheduling and weed control. Besides the wheat another 6 449ha has been planted under barley, which largely goes towards malting and brewing. According to a ...

Source: Zimbabwesituation