Zimbabwe opened its first smart grain silos today in Kwekwe. President Mnangagwa launched the new 56,000-ton storage system that uses artificial intelligence to protect crops. The facility holds seven modern silos that started working with wheat deliveries yesterday.
These storage units contain special sensors that monitor temperature, moisture levels, and gases inside. When problems appear, fans turn on automatically to keep grain dry and prevent mold growth. The computer brain studies all this information to prevent trouble before it happens. It checks each grain load coming in and sends it to the right storage area. The system saves energy by running only when needed.
The government plans thirteen more of these high-tech sites across the country. Workers have started building similar facilities in Mhangura, Timber Mills, Mutare, Rutenga, Lupane, and Mvurwi. Other locations like Plumtree, Masvingo, and Gokwe will follow later. These smart silos help farmers earn more money because less grain spoils during storage. The upgrades represent a major step toward modern farming methods throughout Zimbabwe.
These storage units contain special sensors that monitor temperature, moisture levels, and gases inside. When problems appear, fans turn on automatically to keep grain dry and prevent mold growth. The computer brain studies all this information to prevent trouble before it happens. It checks each grain load coming in and sends it to the right storage area. The system saves energy by running only when needed.
The government plans thirteen more of these high-tech sites across the country. Workers have started building similar facilities in Mhangura, Timber Mills, Mutare, Rutenga, Lupane, and Mvurwi. Other locations like Plumtree, Masvingo, and Gokwe will follow later. These smart silos help farmers earn more money because less grain spoils during storage. The upgrades represent a major step toward modern farming methods throughout Zimbabwe.
