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Zimbabwe boosts power supply to support record winter wheat harvest

Zimbabwe increased electricity allocation for winter wheat farming by 8% to 155 MW to support irrigation and target a record 662,000-tonne harvest...

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Wheat News in English

Zimbabwe eyes new wheat record

Zimbabwe has launched its winter cropping season, targeting 662,500 tonnes of wheat on 125,000 hectares. Backed by irrigation, input support and partnerships,...

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Rice News in English

Japan grants US$2,6m to Zimbabwe for rice production

Japan has extended a $2.6 million agricultural equipment grant to Zimbabwe to boost rice production and reduce import dependence. The support aims...

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Wheat News in English

Zimbabwe seeks wheat surplus, but farmers face challenges

Zimbabwe aims for a wheat surplus, targeting 662,500 tonnes against demand of 615,000 tonnes. Government support, irrigation expansion, and rising output boost...

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Wheat News in English

Zimbabwe wheat demand is outpacing bakeries

Zimbabwe’s wheat sector has transformed, with 2025 consumption reaching 614,000–615,000 tonnes and production surging over 540% since 2019 to 640,195 tonnes. Rising...

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Maize News in English

Zimbabwe exceeds maize planting target for 2025–2026 summer season

Zimbabwe has surpassed its maize planting target for the 2025–26 season, sowing 1.89 million hectares, or 105% of plan. Improved rainfall boosted...

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Maize News in English

Zimbabwe’s maize import volumes fall 37% on stronger 2025 harvest: ZimStat

Zimbabwe cut maize imports 37% in 2025 to 947,100 tonnes after a strong domestic harvest improved supply. Higher production eased foreign currency...

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Maize News in English

False data: Zimbabwe’s ‘bumper maize harvest’ that never was

Zimbabwe’s maize surplus claim collapsed after millers reported shortages despite an announced 2.3 MT harvest. Post-harvest data later reduced output to about...