Government frustrated by slow wheat harvest

“We are a bit worried, what is worrisome is the hectares that we have done so far. Out of the 122 000 hectares we have done 42 000 hectares, and if we calculate using our planting dates, we’re realising that we are a bit behind,”

THE Government has expressed frustration over the slow rate of the winter wheat harvest, raising concerns that some farmers’ crops will be damaged by impending rains. Agricultural Rural Development Advisory Services chief director Medlinah Mangwenzi acknowledged that while the short supply of combine harvesters had been rectified, the pace of harvesting remained worrisome. “We are…

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