Masvingo targets 2 500 hectares of winter wheat
Source: Masvingo targets 2 500 hectares of winter wheat | Sunday News (local news)
Sharon Chimenya, Masvingo Correspondent
FARMERS in Masvingo are targeting to put 2 500 hectares for winter wheat production this year, with over 800 hectares having already been planted.
The province was given a target of 1000 ha which was later reviewed to 2 500ha by the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement. Provincial Agritex Officer Mr Aaron Muchazivepi said if all farmers get inputs in time then they will be able to reach the target.
We also have farmers that have registered with the Presidential Scheme culminating to 700ha so we are looking forward to reaching our target provided all farmers have their inputs in place,” he said.
Mr Muchazivepi said that the only challenge was that of the late arrival of the inputs but they were optimistic since the cut-off date has been extended to 15 June.
According to last week’s Cabinet briefings, Government announced that as at 5 June a total of 47 519 hectares of wheat had been planted which is more than double the area planted at the same time last year.