Zimbabwe - Food Security and Markets Monitoring Report, April 2026

Country: Zimbabwe Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. Situation Overview Zimbabwe’s food security situation showed improved national production prospects following above-normal rainfall, which supported crop performance, pasture availability, and livestock conditions. National cereal production is projected at 2.74 million MT (CLAFA 2, 2026), with maize output increasing by 2% compared to the previous season. However, significant district-level disparities persist, with areas such as Mutare, Buhera, Chivi, and Beitbridge expected to face cereal deficits and shorter food stock durations. Markets reflected mixed trends, with easing prices for some staples such as maize meal, while rice, sugar beans, and vegetable oil continued to rise. Fuel prices remained elevated despite government interventions aimed at cushioning consumers. Livestock conditions were generally fair to good due to improved water and grazing availability, but outbreaks of tick-borne diseases, Lumpy Skin Disease, and Foot and Mouth Disease continued to threaten livestock productivity, particularly in southern districts where access to vaccines and treatment remained limited.

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