Zimbabwe's wheat harvest tops 560 000 metric tonnes

Published 2024년 11월 28일

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Zimbabwe has seen a notable increase in wheat production, with a harvest of 560,000 metric tonnes, up from 468,000 tonnes in the previous year, as confirmed by the country's Lands and Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Obert Jiri. This surge in production has led to self-sufficiency in wheat, allowing the country to halt flour and wheat imports. Despite this achievement, the reintroduction of wheat imports due to the opening of borders has posed challenges for local farmers and millers, with imported flour negatively impacting local milling activities. The government's focus is now on balancing local production with the dynamics of imports to support the agricultural sector and ensure food security.

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Zimbabwe has harvested 560,000 metric tonnes of wheat this year, a significant increase from the 468,000 tonnes produced in 2023. This milestone was confirmed by the country’s Lands and Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Obert Jiri, at a press briefing in Harare on Monday. “As of Monday, we have accounted for over 560,000 metric tonnes of wheat harvested,” Jiri said. “We are still in the process of finalizing the figures, but we are confident that the total harvest will include both usable grain and any grain that may have been affected by rain.” Jiri praised farmers for surpassing the previous year’s wheat production, highlighting their resilience and efforts in achieving a better yield. He expressed optimism for the upcoming farming season, encouraging farmers to continue planting as agricultural inputs are readily available across the country. However, Jiri also acknowledged challenges in the movement of traditional grains, encouraging farmers to align their crop choices with ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult