Agritex promotes small grain production

GOVERNMENT has introduced a small grains policy to help farmers living in the country’s dry regions improve food security, according to Agritex, an agency that advises farmers in Zimbabwe.

Authorities have been concerned about poor prioritisation in planting small grain crops, which are generally drought resistant.

They also serve as substitutes for maize, Zimbabwe’s staple crop, in regions affected by deficits.

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