The Grain Marketing Board has disbursed more than US$22 million to farmers as Government moves to clear outstanding payments, while national strategic grain stocks have climbed to 187,245 tonnes.
Authorities confirmed that weekly payments are continuing, signalling efforts to stabilise producer cash flows ahead of the next marketing cycle.
The Strategic Grain Reserve now comprises 113,751 tonnes of wheat, with the balance made up of maize and traditional grains, strengthening national food security buffers.
The update by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency notes “The Strategic Grain Reserve currently stands at 187,245 tonnes,” ZIMSTAT said.
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“The first round of the Crop, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment is nearing completion,” adding “The Strategic Grain Reserve currently stands at 187,245 tonnes,” ZIMSTAT said.
The US$22 million payout is part of ongoing Treasury support to the agricultural sector, which remains central to food security, rural incomes and macroeconomic stability.
Timely payments to farmers have been a recurring policy issue in recent years, with delayed settlements previously affecting producer viability and grain deliveries.
The build-up in reserves follows efforts to stabilise cereal production after previous drought-affected seasons. Wheat stocks of over 113,000 tonnes are particularly significant given Zimbabwe’s push to reduce wheat imports and improve self-sufficiency.
The size and quality of the current harvest will determine whether the country sustains grain import reductions or faces renewed pressure from food import bills later in the year.
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