Zimbabwe satellite projects another record wheat harvest

Zimbabwe is set to achieve its highest-ever wheat harvest of over 415,000 tonnes this year, a remarkable 10% increase from the previous record. This projection is based on data collected using Zimbabwe's first satellite, ZimSat-1, which employed the multi-temporal satellite image collection technique to monitor harvesting between May and August.

This complex technique involves acquiring satellite images of the same area at different times, providing valuable insights into crop growth and agricultural conditions.

According to the data, Zimbabwe is expected to produce 415,000 tonnes of wheat and 15,000 tonnes of barley this year, reflecting a substantial focus on these specific crops within the agricultural landscape. Farmers in various provinces dedicated significant hectares to wheat and barley cultivation, with Mashonaland West and Mashonaland Central leading the way. This bumper wheat harvest will contribute to Zimbabwe's goal of becoming a net exporter of wheat this year.

Zimbabwe's success in achieving this record wheat harvest demonstrates the benefits of using satellite technology for agricultural monitoring and planning, ensuring food security and contributing to the country's economic development.