Zambia’s wheat industry is raising serious concerns over the accuracy of the official 2026 wheat production estimates, released as part of the latest Crop Forecast Survey. Industry leaders argue that the published figures do not reflect the realities on the ground and risk misinforming policymakers and investors about the true state of the sector. The controversy centers on the official forecast, which projects approximately 81,000 metric tonnes of wheat to be produced from 12,189 hectares during the 2025/2026 season. Growers and industry representatives say these numbers fall far short of actual production potential and historical trends. Speaking to Zambia Business...
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