Zimbabwe has set an ambitious wheat production target for 2026, aiming to surpass national demand, but farmers warn that persistent cost pressures and delayed payments could undermine progress.
The production plan was outlined during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with authorities targeting 125,000 hectares under wheat and an output of 662,500 tonnes. The projected yield would exceed the country's annual requirement of 615,000 tonnes.
Agriculture Minister Anxious Jongwe Masuka said the government will closely monitor critical inputs, including electricity, water, seed, fertiliser and fuel to ensure a successful season. He added that farmers will receive support through financing, insurance, mechanisation and risk management systems.
