Zimbabwe launches its climate-adapted Presidential Inputs Programme for the 2025/2026 agricultural season. The initiative targets over three million rural households with seed and fertiliser distribution. Ward committees led by councillors collaborate with chiefs and extension officers to manage the process. Farmers who delivered at least 10 kilograms of grain last season receive priority access.
The programme emphasizes regional crop alignment for optimal yields. Maize cultivation dominates wetter Regions I and II, while drought-resistant sorghum and millet take precedence in drier Regions IV and V. Officials set production targets at 3.2 million tonnes of cereals, comprising 2.52 million tonnes of maize and 687,000 tonnes of traditional grains. Four support schemes operate through Pfumvudza/Intwasa, banking partnerships, private contractors, and ARDA ventures.
Weather forecasts predict normal to above-normal rainfall for southern areas and normal to below-normal precipitation for northern regions. The neutral season eliminates El Niño and La Niña influences, though rainfall onset may experience delays.
The programme emphasizes regional crop alignment for optimal yields. Maize cultivation dominates wetter Regions I and II, while drought-resistant sorghum and millet take precedence in drier Regions IV and V. Officials set production targets at 3.2 million tonnes of cereals, comprising 2.52 million tonnes of maize and 687,000 tonnes of traditional grains. Four support schemes operate through Pfumvudza/Intwasa, banking partnerships, private contractors, and ARDA ventures.
Weather forecasts predict normal to above-normal rainfall for southern areas and normal to below-normal precipitation for northern regions. The neutral season eliminates El Niño and La Niña influences, though rainfall onset may experience delays.
