In a notable development for Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, winter wheat farmers will now be paid in United States Dollars (USD) for their produce delivered to the market. The government has set the producer prices, with 100% USD payment guaranteed for wheat delivered to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB).
Standard wheat is priced at US$450 per metric tonne, while premium wheat will fetch US$470 per metric tonne. The GMB will purchase all wheat grown under the Presidential Inputs Scheme (PPI), while self-financed farmers are free to sell to buyers of their choice, although the GMB remains a preferred option. Contract farmers are required to sell their produce to the entities that financed their operations.
This year, Zimbabwe is expecting a record-breaking wheat harvest of approximately 600,000 tonnes, with 121,982 hectares planted—marking the largest area under wheat cultivation since commercial production began in the 1960s. This achievement boosts food security, largely thanks to the support provided by President Emmerson Mnangagwa through the provision of inputs to farmers.
Under the leadership of the Second Republic, farmers have benefited from unwavering support, with tangible results seen in record-breaking achievements across various sectors.
