Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector has reached a major milestone, recording its largest-ever wheat harvest of 639,942 tons, representing a 13 percent increase from last year’s yield.
Agriculture Minister Dr. Anxious Masuka announced the achievement in Harare, crediting the success to robust government policies, improved irrigation systems, and access to modern farming equipment. “Zimbabwe has become wheat self-sufficient for the first time in decades. This is a victory for our farmers and our nation,” he declared.
The bumper crop is expected to stabilize local bread prices and reduce reliance on costly wheat imports, which had strained the country’s foreign reserves for years.
Farmers’ associations have praised the government’s efforts but called for further investment in irrigation infrastructure to sustain production amid changing climate conditions. “This success must be consolidated with long-term agricultural financing and technology support,” said Edward Dune, president of the Commercial Farmers Union.
Economists predict that Zimbabwe could soon become a net exporter of wheat to neighboring countries, marking a significant turnaround for a sector that once struggled with productivity decline and input shortages.