By Online Desk
Zimbabwe’s wheat production is thriving, with over 350,000 tonnes harvested so far, out of a projected 600,000 tonnes of winter wheat.
The achievement solidifies the country’s wheat self-sufficiency levels, which were attained two years ago.
In an interview Rural Development Advisory Services Chief Director Leonard Munamati stressed the importance of swift harvesting to avoid losses due to impending rains during a recent wheat field day in Mwenezi, Masvingo Province.
His warning comes after communal farmers in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province, suffered significant losses due to violent hailstorms that ravaged their crops last week.
Beitbridge, one of the affected areas, is known for being the largest producer of cattle in Zimbabwe, despite being one of the driest regions in the country. The area’s agricultural challenges are compounded by climate change, which affects livelihoods and farming practices.