Commodity & Trade Updates

Despite the production gains, Zimbabwe is expected to remain a net importer of corn. Imports are projected to decline to 1 million tonnes in 2025/26, down 300,000 tonnes

The forecast, released during the IGC’s 62nd Council Session held in London, underscores strong momentum in the grains sector

The government’s initiative to promote wheat as a strategic crop is supported by comprehensive programmes aimed at improving cultivation practices and crop resilience

This initiative aims to enhance the quality, safety, and competitiveness of maize production, a staple crop critical to the region’s food security and economic development.

The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices of a basket of key food commodities, averaged 127.7 points in May, a 0.8 percent drop from April