Cabinet received and noted an update on the 2023/24 Summer Crops Marketing, Food Security Outlook to March 2025, 2024 Winter Crops Production, and the 2024/2025 Summer Season Plan, which was presented by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Honourable Dr. A.J. Masuka.

The current grain stock at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) stands at 253 665 metric tonnes, with 235 142 metric tonnes being wheat while the balance is for maize and traditional grains.