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Farmers applaud $60bn grain scheme - Zimbabwe Situation


Farmers applaud $60bn grain scheme
Elita Chikwati-Agriculture Reporter 
Farmers have hailed Government for availing $60 billion to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for the procurement of grain during the 2021 marketing season which started on April 1.
In his address on Independence Day, President Mnangagwa announced that Treasury had set aside $60 billion towards grain procurement.
“Treasury has set aside $60 billion for the timely payment of farmers by the Grain Marketing Board. The usual grain collection depots will be complemented by mobile and fixed collection points throughout the country,” he said.
The swift implementation of the Presidential Climate-Proofed Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme, Presidential Input Support Scheme, Command Agriculture, Presidential Horticulture Programme and respective initiatives by farmers, he said, have also yielded positive results.  ....

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