Zimbabwe harvests 578,000 tonnes of wheat, surpassing national demand

Zimbabwe has recorded its highest-ever wheat output, harvesting 578,059 metric tonnes during the 2025 winter season, a milestone that not only exceeds last year’s record but also surpasses the country’s annual wheat requirement. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Anxious Masuka announced the achievement, describing it as a confirmation of Zimbabwe’s strengthened agricultural capacity and food self-sufficiency. The country now joins Ethiopia as one of only two African nations to have achieved full wheat self-sufficiency. “From a modest volume of 94,685 metric tonnes in 2019, to 562,091 metric tonnes in 2024, Zimbabwe is only one of two jurisdictions on the African continent that have become wheat self-sufficient,” said Masuka. He added that this year’s production already surpasses our national annual requirement, estimated at 360,000 metric tonnes. Masuka noted that production continues to rise steadily, supported by expanded irrigation, input ...