Zimbabwe: Mashonaland West targets 34,000 ha of wheat crop

Published 2021년 5월 3일

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Mashonaland West province in Zimbabwe is planning to cultivate 34,000 hectares of winter wheat, which accounts for nearly 40% of the country's total target, to help reduce the national food import bill and promote food security. The provinces of Makonde, Zvimba, Hurungwe, and Chegutu will contribute the majority of this target. However, the implementation of this plan may face challenges due to low dam levels in some areas, such as Makonde and Zvimba districts, which may force farmers to postpone planting or consider alternative water sources. Summerhill Farm and Combe Farm, which are known for their wheat production, are among the farms facing water shortages, with the former considering to halt wheat cultivation this season.

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Conrad Mupesa — Mashonaland West Bureau MASHONALAND West has set its 2021 winter wheat target of 34 000 hectares, which is almost 40 percent of the total national goal, as the province moves a gear up in helping reduce the national food import bill. Acting Agritex provincial head, Mrs Evelyn Ndoro, confirmed the target. She said the province was aiming at surpassing the target to ensure food security. "We have a target of 34 000 hectares to be put under wheat," said Mrs Ndoro. "Makonde, Zvimba, Hurungwe and Chegutu are going to contribute the greater chunk of the target. "We were given a mammoth task of up to 35 000 hectares under winter wheat last year, which we failed to meet. We are, however, working to improve our yields this season as we target an agriculture recovery plan, and in some of the areas we hope to prioritise soil sampling and testing." Mrs Ndoro said the department was assessing dam levels across the province to establish challenges that could arise during the ...

Source: All Africa