Grain Traders Association of Zambia (GTAZ) has indicated that the 1 million metric tonnes of wheat production by 2031 set by President Hakainde Hichilema is achievable looking at the current interventions being put in place. Meanwhile, a check by the Zambian Business Times-ZBT on the 2025/2026 crop forecast survey revealed that Zambia’s wheat production is expected to decrease to 81 thousand metric tonnes in the 2025/2026 farming season from 171 thousand in the 2024/2025 farming season. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times – ZBT, GTAZ Executive Secretary, Yotam Mkandawire said the target is achievable but would depend on...
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