Post Cabinet Brief: Cabinet received and considered the report on the Update on Preparations for the 2023/2024 season as presented by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Honourable Dr. A.J. Masuka.
Under the National Enhanced Agriculture Production Programme (NEAPS) a target of 92 000 hectares has been set. About 40.8% of available maize seed is of early to ultra-early maturity.
The acceleration of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme is progressing well as well as the distribution of inputs across the country.
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Regarding the irrigation update, dams are 82% full across the country. Some 70 316 hectares have been committed for irrigated maize production, with a potential of 400 000-500 000 metric tonnes production.
In terms of the summer financing schemes, Government will contribute USD 642.372 million while the Bankers Association indicates that Z$68 billion and USD 160 million has been committed for the 2023/24 season.
Seed sales for Tobacco preparations for the 2023/24 season are 7% above last year figures indicating an increased interest in tobacco production.
40 contractors have registered for tobacco production with the total indicative area contracted at 147 835 hectares.
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