Government has pegged the planning price for maize and traditional grains at US$380 per tonne for the 2025/26 farming season, a marginal increase from the current US$376.
Authorities from the Grain Marketing Board say the new price is intended to guide farmers as they prepare for the upcoming planting season, ensuring that production remains commercially viable.
The price was calculated using the cost-plus model, which includes a 15% profit margin on top of break-even costs, while also aligning with the average import parity price of roughly US$385 per tonne.
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Prices for soybeans (US$580/MT) and sunflower (US$668/MT) remain unchanged.
The GMB will manage maize deliveries for farmers under the Presidential Input Scheme and the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority programmes.
GMB Chief Executive Officer Edson Badarai said the pricing policy underscores the government’s twin goals of farmer welfare and national food security.
“GMB is dedicated to maintaining a pivotal role in the agricultural stabilisation and transformation agenda. This commitment is reflected in the strategic pricing aimed at supporting farmers and ensuring food security,” Badarai said.
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