The government of Zimbabwe sets a target for winter wheat production

Source: Govt sets target for winter wheat production -Newsday Zimbabwe GOVERNMENT is planning to plant 120 000 hectares of wheat with an estimated yield of 5,2 metric tonnes per hectare as part of El Niño-induced drought mitigation efforts. Zimbabwe’s humanitarian context remains fragile and complex, grappling with climate-induced shocks including floods and drought, exacerbated by economic instability. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the drought which is ravaging the country a state of disaster in a bid to marshal resources and avert possible starvation. He appealed for US$2 billion from well-wishers to cater for foodaid. Speaking during the post-Cabinet briefing yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said the wheat-based food security thrust had four components of food security and will run up to March 2025. “First stock which refers to the grain which households, farmers, the private sector and government hold as stock; the expected meagre harvest from the ...