The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has welcomed the government's decision to lift the maize import ban, allowing those with sufficient funds to import maize to supplement local stocks and ensure regular supply for the milling industry and manufacturing of stock-feed. The association also announced the resumption of wheat imports to increase domestic stocks, following a standoff between Russia and Ukraine, the world's leading wheat producers. GMAZ also highlighted its wheat contract farming support program, which will continue this year to boost local wheat farming as demand for wheat processed products increases due to dietary preferences. The milling industry and stock feed manufacturers will continue to receive quotas of maize monthly, and the government is encouraging them to enter into contract farming for a stable supply of grain.