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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...

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Wheat News in English

Zimbabwe aims to produce 1.4 mln tons of wheat by 2030

Zimbabwe plans to boost wheat output from 640,000 tonnes to 1.4 million tonnes by 2030, aiming to become a net exporter. Production...

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Rice News in English

Zimbabwe’s rice demand projected to surge by 2030: Farmers encouraged to adopt new high-yield varieties

Zimbabwe’s rice demand is projected to reach 283,440 tonnes by 2030, up from current levels driven by 16 kg per capita consumption....

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Wheat News in English

Zimbabwe achieves record wheat harvest in 59 years

Zimbabwe produced a record 639,942 tonnes of wheat in 2025, surpassing its 600,000-tonne target and achieving self-sufficiency for the first time. The...