Online Reporter
Online Reporter
THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has given its assurance to farmers that there is adequate water to support the country’s winter wheat production goals.
Speaking at the ongoing Winter Crop Revolution Conference in Bulawayo—an event hosted by Zimpapers in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development—ZINWA spokesperson Mrs Marjorie Munyonga emphasised the critical need for farmers to register with the authority to secure their water allocations for the upcoming season.
“We are currently in the process of registering farmers for water allocation,” she said.
“We encourage all farmers to register, and many have already done so, signing agreements for their water usage.”
Mrs Munyonga explained that water is allocated based on applications submitted by farmers, with ZINWA setting aside the requested amount in the designated dam.
“For example, if a farmer applies for 20 megalitres, we reserve that amount in the dam they requested,” she added.
To ensure all farmers are aware of the procedure, ZINWA is actively rolling out awareness campaigns regarding the registration process.
This year Government aims to plant 120 000 hectares of winter wheat—an ambitious target that marks a key milestone in national agricultural development.
The projected output stands at 600 000 tonnes, exceeding last year’s harvest of 562 591 tonnes and well above the country’s self-sufficiency threshold of 360 000 tonnes.
The 2025 winter wheat programme forms part of a larger national strategy to boost food security and cut down on wheat imports.
Bongani Ndlovu