Zimbabwe: Govt sets deadline for wheat harvesting

Source: The Herald – Breaking news. Elton Manguwo THE Government has set November 15 as the date by which wheat harvesting should have been be completed to ensure the crop is saved from the predicted increasing rains. In a statement, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development permanent secretary Professor Obert Jiri yesterday said the set deadline indicated that farmers were making progress despite the earlier delays caused by adverse weather conditions. “As we continue to monitor the remaining harvest, we remain hopeful that the positive trends will contribute to a successful overall production season,” said Prof Jiri. Increased precipitation has also led to delays in wheat harvesting in several areas and farmers are facing challenges, as wet conditions make it difficult to access fields and complete the harvesting process on schedule. “Accelerate the wheat harvesting process even if moisture levels exceed the recommended 12, 5 percent. While it is ideal to ...