Govt Approves 2025/26 Producer Prices for Maize, Traditional Grains

 

Government has approved new incentive producer prices for maize, traditional grains and oilseed crops for the 2025/26 summer farming season, in a move aimed at strengthening national food security and supporting farmers’ viability.

In a media statement, the Grain Marketing Board confirmed that the pricing framework followed extensive stakeholder consultations.

“Following extensive consultations with stakeholders, the Government has approved the Incentive Producer Prices for the 2025/26 Summer Season for Maize, Traditional Grains, Soya Bean and Sunflower,” the GMB said.

Under the approved structure, maize and traditional grains will be purchased at US$364.75 per metric tonne, while soya beans will fetch US$583.01 per metric tonne and sunflower US$670.46 per metric tonne.

The GMB said the prices were officially set by Government as part of broader efforts to stabilise agricultural production and encourage increased deliveries to formal markets.

“The following are the prices as set by Government,” the board said in the statement.

The announcement comes as authorities continue to prioritise food security following recent climate shocks that have affected crop yields in parts of the country.

GMB Chief Executive Officer, Dr Edson Badarai, signed off the statement, reiterating the institution’s commitment to national grain supply under the theme “Food Security: Everywhere. Everyday.”