AMA chief executive officer Clever Isaya said modalities were already in place for local farmers to export their produce to Botswana.

The development will help diversify farmers’ income.

Farmers, who are supposed to benefit from this extension, are in cotton-growing hubs such as Sanyati, Chiredzi, Gokwe and Bindura, among others.

Muhau said the setting up of three more implants was one way of living up to that commitment as it brings banking facilities closer to the regions of production. 

As the nation approaches the peak of the 2024/25 winter wheat production cycle, harvesting is expected to commence shortly.

Makuvire reiterated the importance of cultivating drought-resistant varieties, such as Alisha.