Zimbabwe’s demand for feed corn expected to climb

Published 2024년 6월 21일

Tridge summary

The USDA GAIN report forecasts a rise in Zimbabwe's feed corn demand to 350,000 MT in 2024-2025, driven by the necessity for supplementary feeding to maintain the national cattle herd and the continued growth in broiler production. Broiler meat production in Zimbabwe increased by 9% in 2023, reaching 210,000 MT. Chicken meat, a crucial protein source for Zimbabweans, makes up over 60% of the country's meat requirements. Consequently, Zimbabwe's total domestic corn demand for 2024-2025 is projected to total 1.9 MMT, slightly down from the previous year.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Demand for feed corn in Zimbabwe is expected to grow to 350,000 MT in 2024-2025, according to a recent US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report. Supplementary feeding will be required to maintain the national cattle herd at a fair condition as grazing will be limited until the start of the next rainy season (October 2024). Growth in broiler production is also expected to continue. According to Zimbabwe’s Department of Agriculture, broiler meat production grew by 9% in 2023 to 210,000 MT. Chicken meat is ubiquitous and relatively affordable compared to other meats and serves as an important protein source in ...

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