Online Reporter
Mukudzei Chingwere
Senior Reporter
THE Grain Marketing Board has processed payments for deliveries worth over US$22 million, with weekly payments being made to settle outstanding accounts to local farmers.
This comes as the first round of crop, livestock and fisheries assessment, led by the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZIMSTAT), is nearing completion.
On Tuesday, former Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere provided an update on the country’s Strategic Grain Stock, which currently stands at 187 245 tonnes.
This total includes 113 751 tonnes of wheat, with the remainder comprising maize and traditional grains.
“Cabinet advises that the current Strategic Grain Stock at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) stands at 187 245 tonnes, with 113 751 tonnes being wheat, while the balance comprises maize and traditional grains,” said Dr Muswere.
“Notably, ARDA, as the food security agent for the nation, has contributed 84.8 percent of the marketed grain.
“In terms of funding, the summer cropping season currently stands at ZiG73 million and US$313.9 million.
“The Grain Marketing Board has already paid farmers for grain deliveries valued at US$22 384 053.16 and weekly payments are being made to clear outstanding payments,” said Dr Muswere.
He said a total of 1 900 709 hectares across the 10 provinces was set aside for maize during the 2025/2026 season, compared to 1 463 465 hectares during the 2024/2025 season, representing a 30 percent increase.
