THE Food Crops Contractor’s Association (FCCA) is targeting the cultivation of 25 000 hectares in the 2025-26 winter season to meet the industry’s requirement of between 250 000 and 300 000 tonnes annually.Despite the government’s efforts to boost wheat production, resulting in a harvest exceeding 500 000 tonnes last season, a persistent shortage of high-quality…
Contractors target wheat
The government has set a target of 120 000 hectares for wheat cultivation in the 2025-26 winter wheat season, aligning with its wheat-based food system strategy.