Zimbabwe harvests record wheat crop, eyes export markets

Water and Rural Development Anxious Masuka described the achievement as a testament to Zimbabwe’s strengthened agricultural capacity and growing food security. “From just 94,000 tonnes in 2019 to more than half a million tonnes in 2025, Zimbabwe is now one of only two African countries that are fully self-sufficient in wheat,” he said. The record output has been driven by expanded irrigation, government input support, and mechanisation programs. This year, wheat was planted on over 122,000 hectares — a 511% increase compared to 2019. The growth aligns with the government’s broader strategy to reduce import dependence, particularly following global grain price shocks caused by the war in Ukraine. According to Minister Masuka, the surplus allows Zimbabwe to explore regional export opportunities, especially in countries still struggling with wheat shortages. Meanwhile, the government continues to stabilise domestic prices and ensure steady supply, having recently released more than ...