The government has worked hard to help farmers grow more winter wheat. Farmers grew almost 564,000 tonnes last year, much more than the 467,000 tonnes from the year before. The harvest marked the highest amount of wheat since people started growing it commercially in 1966. Zimbabwe has fed itself with wheat for three years straight.
Officials want to keep this momentum going with the next planting season. Leonard Munamati from the agriculture ministry discussed this at a conference in Bulawayo. He said the record harvest proves Zimbabwe can produce enough food. The ministry wants to grow more potatoes, barley, and other winter crops this season.
Potatoes have become very important for food security because they offer good nutrition at low prices across the country. The government plans to grow 600,000 tonnes of wheat by planting 120,000 hectares and making each hectare yield more crops. Groups like banks, government farms, and private farmers will all help reach this goal.
Officials want to plant 6,500 hectares of barley to produce 39,000 tonnes. They also plan to grow 236,250 tonnes of potatoes from 8,750 hectares of land. Making this happen requires steady electricity, enough water, and good seeds. Farmers also need fertilizers, fuel, and farm equipment to succeed.
Money support remains crucial as farmers need cash after harvest to keep working. The land also needs protection and better roads. Mr. Munamati stressed that teamwork between everyone matters most. When the government works with farmers, processors, and researchers, the whole system works better.
Officials want to keep this momentum going with the next planting season. Leonard Munamati from the agriculture ministry discussed this at a conference in Bulawayo. He said the record harvest proves Zimbabwe can produce enough food. The ministry wants to grow more potatoes, barley, and other winter crops this season.
Potatoes have become very important for food security because they offer good nutrition at low prices across the country. The government plans to grow 600,000 tonnes of wheat by planting 120,000 hectares and making each hectare yield more crops. Groups like banks, government farms, and private farmers will all help reach this goal.
Officials want to plant 6,500 hectares of barley to produce 39,000 tonnes. They also plan to grow 236,250 tonnes of potatoes from 8,750 hectares of land. Making this happen requires steady electricity, enough water, and good seeds. Farmers also need fertilizers, fuel, and farm equipment to succeed.
Money support remains crucial as farmers need cash after harvest to keep working. The land also needs protection and better roads. Mr. Munamati stressed that teamwork between everyone matters most. When the government works with farmers, processors, and researchers, the whole system works better.
