Andrew
Online Reporter
FARMERS have harvested 92 percent of the winter wheat crop, with only 8 percent of the total area planted yet to be harvested, a Cabinet Minister has said.
Addressing Tuesday’s post-Cabinet media briefing, acting Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said total wheat deliveries currently stood at 326 166 tonnes.
“Wheat stocks at GMB stand at 174 072 tonnes, and this will provide 8,2 months’ cover at a consumption rate of 21 000 tonnes per month.
“The cumulative harvested area of the 2022 winter wheat crop stands at 72 663 hectares, translating to 92 percent of the planted area.
“The total production now stands at 326 166 tonnes of wheat, at an average yield of 4,4 tonnes per hectare,” he said.
Dr Muswere said the country remains food secure.
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