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Mukudzei Chingwere-Herald Reporter
IN a development expected to boost agricultural production and ensure food security, the Government has unveiled the official producer prices for the 2025/26 summer season, alongside marketing prices for winter wheat, guaranteeing farmers profitable returns.
The announcement, made by the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) yesterday, follows wide-ranging consultations with farmers’ unions and agricultural stakeholders.
The prices are strategically set to cover production costs and provide a clear incentive for farmers to increase plantings of key crops.
GMB chief executive officer Dr Edson Badarai said the pricing structure underscored the Government’s commitment to a viable and productive agricultural sector.
“The newly established prices reflect the Government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring fair compensation for farmers,” Dr Badarai said.
Summer crops incentive prices (per tonne) stand at US$ 380 for maize, traditional grains, US$380, soyabeans: US$580, sunflower: US$668, winter wheat marketing prices (per tonne): premium grade: US$461.35 while the utility/standard grade price is US$451.35.
The price for soybeans and sunflower, which is significantly higher, is seen as a strategic push to promote the production of oilseeds, crucial for the domestic cooking oil industry.
The timely announcement gives farmers the financial clarity needed to secure inputs and plan for the coming season, a critical factor for national food security.
The agricultural sector, a key pillar of the national economy, is expected to receive a major boost from this price assurance, which mitigates market risks for farmers.
