AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Farmers in South A’Sharqiyah start wheat harvest while regional storage systems prepare for new grain intake.

Favourable rains lift crop outlook, with lower wheat imports expected next season.

Purchase supports supply plan as government works to keep bread prices stable.

Demand continues to outpace supply, pushing import costs higher and raising pressure on reforms.

Zimbabwe plans to exceed its wheat needs, but farmers say rising costs and payment delays could slow progress.