HARARE — Zimbabwe has approved a new six-point Summer Cropping Plan aimed at protecting national food security as authorities prepare for a potentially drier-than-normal 2026/27 agricultural season.

The strategy focuses on strengthening the Strategic Grain Reserve, expanding climate-smart agriculture, improving access to agricultural financing, protecting livestock, preparing for strategic food imports where necessary, and strengthening early-warning and coordination systems.

Government officials say the plan is designed to shift the country from reacting to climate shocks toward stronger advance preparedness. Authorities are expected to work with farmers and agricultural stakeholders to improve resilience and maintain production despite weather-related risks.

The strategy comes as Zimbabwe continues to strengthen food-security planning following recent climate pressures that have affected agricultural production.

Agriculture experts say improved early warnings, drought-resistant farming methods, better financing, and stronger grain reserves could help reduce the impact of a difficult growing season.

The new plan places preparedness at the centre of Zimbabwe’s food-security strategy as the country prepares for the next summer farming season.