Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. THE government has intensified the distribution of fertiliser and seed under the Presidential Input Scheme as preparations for the 2025-26 summer cropping season gather momentum.
This emerged during a tour of the Reignbold factory on the outskirts of Harare where Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary, Obert Jiri, expressed satisfaction with progress made.
Reignbold Fertiliser Company is an indigenous firm that has joined the national production drive to ensure consistent supply of critical agricultural inputs.
“From what we have seen, Reignbold is fully operational and producing at scale. The country can be assured of adequate compound D fertiliser supplies,” Jiri said.
“We have also secured over 25 000 tonnes of top dressing, complemented by additional imports of Ammonium Nitrate to sustain productivity and boost food security.”
Reignbold spokesperson Titus Maravanyika, confirmed that production and distribution of compound D fertiliser are underway.
“We are happy that production and distribution of compound D have already started,” he said.
“So far, our capacity stands at 2 000 tonnes per day and we have already distributed 30% of compound D for the Presidential Input Scheme. We are confident we will meet farmers’ demand.”
The Meteorological Services Department has forecasted the onset of rains in the coming weeks.
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