Zimbabwe faces major grain deficit as El Niño looms

Farmer's WeeklyClemence Manyukwe · 13 October 2026 at 12:01

Zimbabwe government officials are projecting a grain deficit of between 266 881t and 541 881t for the 2026/27 season, largely driven by anticipated poor rainfall, due to the upcoming El Niño, and rising fuel and fertiliser costs.
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