President Mnangagwa opened new smart grain silos in Kwekwe yesterday. These storage units can hold 56000 tons of grain through seven high-tech towers that started working Sunday. The modern site helps the government plan to improve storage, cut crop losses after harvest, and make food more secure for everyone. This launch comes as the nation recovers from dry weather that hurt farms across Southern Africa. The government stepped up work to protect grain supplies through better storage buildings.
The Kwekwe silos start a national push to build stronger food reserves. Officials plan to build 14 new silo groups in farm areas like Beitbridge, Gwanda, Lupane, Gokwe, Masvingo and Mutare. Each group stores 8000 tons of grain, helping reach a goal of 1.5 million tons stored nationally, up from 750000 tons today. More storage helps during drought times, keeps food prices steady, and saves more crops from spoiling. Local farmers previously hauled grain to Chegutu at high cost – over $600 per large truck trip.
The Kwekwe silos start a national push to build stronger food reserves. Officials plan to build 14 new silo groups in farm areas like Beitbridge, Gwanda, Lupane, Gokwe, Masvingo and Mutare. Each group stores 8000 tons of grain, helping reach a goal of 1.5 million tons stored nationally, up from 750000 tons today. More storage helps during drought times, keeps food prices steady, and saves more crops from spoiling. Local farmers previously hauled grain to Chegutu at high cost – over $600 per large truck trip.
