Farmers delivered 28,000 tonnes of sorghum between April and July this year, compared to just 5 tonnes during the same period last year. The Grain Marketing Board purchased 17,573 tonnes, representing 63 percent of total market deliveries. Private buyers acquired the remaining 10,231 tonnes at various market rates. The government offers US$376.48 per tonne through the GMB purchase program. Marketing liberalization policies have expanded farmer selling options beyond traditional government channels.
Annual sorghum production reached 436,784 tonnes, marking a 432 percent increase from the previous year's 82,063 tonnes. Masvingo Province led production with 91,273 tonnes from 131,977 hectares of cultivated land. Matabeleland North and South provinces achieved the highest yields per hectare at 1.50 and 1.33 tonnes, respectively. Consumer demand for traditional grains continues rising as health-conscious eating habits spread across communities. Retail prices average US$12 for 20-litre containers and US$6 for five-litre meal portions.
Annual sorghum production reached 436,784 tonnes, marking a 432 percent increase from the previous year's 82,063 tonnes. Masvingo Province led production with 91,273 tonnes from 131,977 hectares of cultivated land. Matabeleland North and South provinces achieved the highest yields per hectare at 1.50 and 1.33 tonnes, respectively. Consumer demand for traditional grains continues rising as health-conscious eating habits spread across communities. Retail prices average US$12 for 20-litre containers and US$6 for five-litre meal portions.
