Zim to double grain reserves

THE government is planning to double the strategic grain reserves from 750 000 tonnes to 1,5 million tonnes to cushion citizens from hunger when lean farming seasons arise.

In the first Crop and Livestock Assessment Report, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka said the move would save foreign currency.

“The government reviewed the physical strategic grain reserve in 2022 from 750 000 tonnes to 1,5 million tonnes.

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