Zimbabwe farmers planted more than 120,000 hectares of wheat this season. The country exceeded its national target and expects a record harvest. Leonard Munamati leads the agricultural advisory services and confirmed the milestone. Farmers planted 120,007 hectares across the nation during the extended planting period. Agricultural officials continue checking the final numbers.
The government wants farmers to produce at least 600 000 tonnes of wheat. Good farming practices will help reach this goal. Munamati told farmers to use fertilizers based on soil tests. Proper irrigation management and pest control remain important for healthy crops. These steps will boost production and productivity.
President Mnangagwa started the national wheat campaign to improve food security. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka visited wheat fields at Secuta Farm last week. He believes farmers planted around 125,000 hectares total. Last season Zimbabwe produced 563,000 tonnes of wheat. This amount fed 6.4 million children across the country.
The wheat expansion helps reduce dependence on maize crops. Climate change makes crop diversity more important for farmers. Zimbabwe plans to build a 1.5 million tonne grain reserve before 2030. Most wheat grows in the three Mashonaland provinces. Government programs and irrigation investments supported the expansion.
The government wants farmers to produce at least 600 000 tonnes of wheat. Good farming practices will help reach this goal. Munamati told farmers to use fertilizers based on soil tests. Proper irrigation management and pest control remain important for healthy crops. These steps will boost production and productivity.
President Mnangagwa started the national wheat campaign to improve food security. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka visited wheat fields at Secuta Farm last week. He believes farmers planted around 125,000 hectares total. Last season Zimbabwe produced 563,000 tonnes of wheat. This amount fed 6.4 million children across the country.
The wheat expansion helps reduce dependence on maize crops. Climate change makes crop diversity more important for farmers. Zimbabwe plans to build a 1.5 million tonne grain reserve before 2030. Most wheat grows in the three Mashonaland provinces. Government programs and irrigation investments supported the expansion.
