Zimbabwe to Get 300,000-Ton Corn Delivery to Aid Drought Impact
Zimbabwe anticipates receiving 300,000 tons of corn this month to bolster national reserves in response to a diminished harvest due to drought. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced that the government has already distributed 53,826 metric tons of grain through its social welfare program. This effort aims to mitigate food shortages and support vulnerable populations amidst ongoing agricultural challenges in the country.
Zimbabwe’s government expects to take delivery of 300,000 tons of corn this month to boost national reserves following a drought that reduced its harvest.
“The government of Zimbabwe has dispatched 53,826 metric tons of grain under the social welfare program,” Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told reporters in the capital, Harare on Tuesday.
Source Link : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-25/zimbabwe-to-get-300-000-ton-corn-delivery-to-aid-drought-impact
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