Government forecasts robust harvests and expanded reserves to support national supply stability

Zimbabwe is set to reinforce its food security position, with projections indicating a significant surplus in the Strategic Grain Reserve following a productive agricultural season, as reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.

Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Zhemu Soda stated that total cereal production is expected to reach 2,739,712 metric tonnes, rising to 2,876,614 metric tonnes when reserves are included.

The report highlights broad-based growth across the sector. Maize production is projected to increase to 2.35 million tonnes, while traditional grains are expected to reach 390,272 tonnes, including sorghum, pearl millet, and finger millet. Soyabean output has shown particularly strong expansion, more than doubling to 96,129 tonnes.

Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Anxious Masuka emphasised that national production levels are sufficient to ensure food availability across the country.

To sustain this progress, the government is advancing measures aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity and resilience. These include expanding irrigation systems, scaling up climate-smart farming initiatives, and investing in rural development programmes. Winter wheat production is also expected to exceed national requirements, further supporting long-term food security.

African Times published this article in partnership with International Media Network TV BRICS