10%-15% maize production deficit: WFP

ZIMBABWE’S maize production is expected to fall short of national requirements by 10%-15% this season due to prolonged dry spells.

According to the World Food Programme’s March situation report, the 2024/25 agricultural season was marked by uneven rainfall.

The report said southern regions received above-average precipitations, while northern and eastern areas faced delayed and erratic rains.

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