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Gibson Mhaka
Zimpapers Politics Hub
GOVERNMENT has approved the incentive producer floor marketing price for winter wheat and incentive planning prices for maize, traditional grains, soya bean and sunflower for the 2026/27 agricultural season.
A statement from Grain Marketing Board (GMB) yesterday said prices were approved following consultations with stakeholders.
Under the approved pricing framework, winter wheat has been pegged at US$531,93 per tonne, while maize and traditional grains will attract an incentive planning price of US$432 per tonne.
Soya bean has been set at US$660,95 per tonne, while sunflower has the highest incentive planning price at US$826,19 per tonne.
The announcement comes at a time when farmers are preparing for the 2026/27 summer cropping season, with the incentive prices expected to provide a guide to producers and marketers when planning production and marketing activities.
The pricing framework covers key strategic crops, including maize and traditional grains, as Government continues to promote increased domestic production and food security.
The GMB said members of the public requiring clarification on the approved prices could contact its Corporate Communications Department.
The latest announcement also provides farmers with an indication of the returns expected from the various crops, allowing them to make informed production decisions ahead of the coming agricultural season.
