Zimbabwe Projects Massive Rebound in Maize Output to Ease Food Insecurity

Zimbabwe Removed from Global Hunger Hotspot List - Dr. Rath Health Foundation

News Zimbabwe has been removed from the global list of hunger hotspots, a major development signaling early signs of recovery from the catastrophic El Nino-induced drought that gripped the region over the past year. [Source: bulawayo24.com] [Image source: Adobe Stock] Comment A joint report by the World Food Program (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) attributes Zimbabwe’s improvement to…

Zimbabwe projects massive rebound in maize output to ease food insecurity

Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing on Tuesday in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere said the southern African country is expecting maize output to rebound to 2,928,206 metric tons this year, up from last year’s 635,000 metric tons, thanks to improved rainfall. Maize is a major crop in Zimbabwe, which has an annual grain requirement of about 2.2 million metric tons. …

Maize imports to decline: Report - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Maize imports to decline: Report -Newsday Zimbabwe MAIZE imports into the country are set to decline this year following improved rainfall that has boosted crop development. According to the latest United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service report, the country’s maize output is set to hit 1,3 million tonnes this season, up from 635 000 tonnes last year when crops were severely affected by drought. The report a…