The government of Zimbabwe sets a target for winter wheat production

Published 2024년 4월 17일

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In response to an El Niño-induced drought, the Zimbabwean government has embarked on an ambitious agricultural initiative to plant 120,000 hectares of wheat, targeting a yield of 5.2 metric tonnes per hectare. This plan is part of a larger food security strategy aimed at addressing the impacts of expected low harvests from the 2023-24 summer season by managing grain stocks, importing grains, and boosting winter cereal production, including barley and maize/sorghum, through March 2025. Following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's declaration of the drought as a state of disaster and his appeal for US$2 billion in aid, the government has commenced wheat planting, exceeding its initial target area, and has secured the cooperation of Zesa and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority to provide essential resources like electricity and water for agriculture.

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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 ...

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