Commodity & Trade Updates

Dr. Anxious Masuka, the Lands Minister said the recommendation aims to promote domestic grain markets and encourage food self-sufficiency

The wheat, with a protein content of 12.5%, is scheduled to arrive between August and October 2025

This uptick comes despite a reduction in wheat-cultivated areas, signaling a modest improvement in harvest performance

The reduction stems from improved domestic cereal production and well-managed strategic grain reserves

The move comes in response to a sharp rise in rice imports and consumption