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The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has cleared all outstanding payments to wheat farmers and confirmed it already has funds in place to purchase this year's crop.

GMB Chief Executive, Edson Badarai, announced on Saturday that the grain procurement agency received nearly ZWG70 million from Treasury, covering both past arrears and upcoming wheat deliveries.

"The GMB has received ZWG69,997,798 from Treasury. These funds have cleared outstanding obligations for wheat deliveries, while a total of ZWG57,102,258 is earmarked for current cereal deliveries," Badarai said.

He commended farmers for their patience and reiterated the GMB's commitment to ensuring grain self-sufficiency in Zimbabwe.

Badarai also expressed gratitude to Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Anxious Masuka for facilitating the disbursement of financial resources from Treasury.

The move ensures that farmers are paid promptly for both previous and current crops, strengthening confidence in Zimbabwe's wheat procurement system and supporting national food security.
- NewZiana

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