Record wheat harvests save Zimbabwe more than $800 mln on imports

Zimbabwe has saved more than $800 mln in import costs over the past four years thanks to record wheat harvests that have enabled the country to largely meet its domestic requirements. This was stated in the State of Agriculture and Prospects for 2027 report.

The report links the reduction in import costs to government measures implemented since 2020 to increase domestic wheat production and strengthen food security.

According to the study’s lead author, Professor Gift Mugano, further reducing import dependence should remain one of the country’s key agricultural policy priorities and help improve the use of domestic resources.

The government also plans to reduce imports of agro-processed products. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka said food security remains the top priority, followed by efforts to strengthen biofuel security.

Participants at the National Agriculture Conference and Expo 2026 also called for wider adoption of climate-resilient production practices to consolidate the progress made in strengthening the country’s food security.

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