Agriculture Powers Economic Rebound

Published: 06 Jan, 2026 05:10 Sources: S1 S2 Linked URLs: A1 Category: Business Language: English Country: Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector rebounded strongly in 2025, driving economic recovery after an El Niño-hit season. Improved rainfall, government support and tighter market coordination lifted maize output, restored grain reserves and cut imports. Tobacco achieved record production and exports, while wheat reached full self-sufficiency. Horticulture and floriculture expanded export earnings. Farmers enter 2026 optimistic, though high input costs and climate risks remain key challenges.