Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. HARARE, Apr. 21 (NewsDay Live) – Zimbabwe’s maize production is projected to rise 2% to 2.35 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season, up from 2.29 million tonnes last year, Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said on Tuesday.
Presenting a post-Cabinet update, Masuka said higher cereal output—covering maize, traditional grains, rice, sorghum and wheat—positions the country for national food security, despite expected localised shortfalls.
“There will be pockets of deficit in some wards and districts,” he said, citing Beitbridge as one of the areas unlikely to meet annual requirements.
Government plans to move grain from surplus to deficit areas, supported by about 150,000 tonnes currently held in the Strategic Grain Reserve managed by the Grain Marketing Board.
Masuka said increased supply should stabilise prices and improve affordability.
“We expect rational pricing from millers. There is no shortage, and maize meal should remain available and accessible,” he said, adding that higher output could drive prices down over time.
On winter cropping, government is targeting 662,000 tonnes of wheat—above national requirements—to build a buffer against climate risks.
Masuka said dam levels are currently about 93.4% full, providing a cushion should adverse weather, including a potential El Niño event, affect production.
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