Winter Wheat 2025 • Climate Newsroom

Zimbabwe urges use of short-season wheat as planting deadline extended

Climate Newsroom2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

The Government has extended the wheat planting season, and is urging farmers to switch to short-season varieties to mitigate yield losses from delayed planting. The initial wheat planting window, which closed on May 31, was disrupted for many farmers due to adverse weather conditions and delays in maize harvesting. In response, the government has extended…

Zimbabwe prepares for record winter wheat season with 120,000 hectares targeted

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

The past week, temperatures have dropped, and many regions of the country are still experiencing episodes of rain, described by the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) as a seasonal transition period marked by shifting weather patterns as the season moves from summer to winter. While this has posed challenges for wardrobe choices, the effects of changing…