Best Farming Practices (Step-by-Step)

  • Season: Winter crop; planting from late April to June
  • Land Prep: Fine, firm seedbed with proper drainage
  • Seed Rate & Spacing: 100–120 kg/ha; spacing of 20 cm between rows
  • Fertilization: Basal Compound D (300–350 kg/ha), top-dress with AN twice
  • Irrigation: Wheat needs consistent watering every 7–10 days

Pest and Disease Management

  • Common: Aphids, armyworms, rust (brown, yellow), Septoria
  • Preventive fungicide application and proper crop spacing

Provincial Differences

  • Primarily grown under irrigation in Mashonaland and Midlands; unirrigated wheat discouraged

Markets and Profitability

  • National demand high due to bread and pasta industries
  • Contract farming with millers common
  • Yield: 5–7 tonnes/ha under irrigation
  • Price: ~$420–$480/ton
  • Moderate profit under intensive management

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