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Government Focused on Replenishing Household Strategic Reserves to Ensure Food Security

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Government is taking steps to replenish household strategic reserves to ensure food security, with a focus on wheat production in Mashonaland West Province, which is set to exceed its wheat planting target. The province has already planted around 31 000 hectares of wheat, with a target of 34 000 hectares. The Government is identifying highly productive farmers to address any planting deficits and expressing gratitude to wheat farmers for their contribution to cereal production.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government is focused on replenishing household strategic reserves to ensure food security, with a particular emphasis on wheat production in Mashonaland West Province.
  • Mashonaland West Province has already planted around 31 000 hectares of wheat, exceeding its set target for the year.
  • The province is expected to meet and potentially exceed its wheat production targets, contributing significantly to Zimbabwe's food security and agricultural success.
  • The Government is identifying highly productive farmers in the province to address any planting deficits and provide support for those who planted late.
  • Farmers are calling for cheaper fertiliser and enhanced electricity availability to address issues affecting winter wheat production.
  • With strong Government support and commitment from local farmers, the country is on track to meet and potentially exceed wheat production targets.

Statistics:

  • 31 000 hectares of wheat have been planted in Mashonaland West Province, exceeding the set target.
  • The province has a wheat planting target of 34 000 hectares for the year.
  • Approximately 1 300 hectares of winter wheat have been affected by transformer thefts.
  • Mashonaland West Province is expected to meet and potentially exceed its wheat production targets for the year.

Sources:

  • Government officials, including Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Dr Anxious Masuka and Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Marian Chombo.
  • Mashonaland West Province agricultural leaders, including Provincial Agritex director Mrs Medlinah Magwenzi and Ghost Acres Farm owner Mr James Garakara.

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