Zim Launches Ambitious 2025 Cotton Marketing Season with Robust Pricing Strategy

The 2025 cotton marketing season officially opened on 9 June, with the government introducing a new pricing model aimed at incentivizing farmers and boosting national agricultural productivity.

Speaking during a recent post-Cabinet briefing by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the updated payment structure will see farmers receiving their seed cotton earnings through a 70:30 split between US dollars and ZiG currency. The model is designed to enhance both income security and monetary flexibility.

Seed cotton prices will be paid based on grade, with the following rates:

•Grade A: US$0.41 per kilogram

•Grade B: US$0.37 per kilogram

•Grade C: US$0.34 per kilogram

•Grade D: US$0.30 per kilogram

The 2025 season is projected to yield 61,000 metric tonnes of cotton, a major increase from last year’s 13,600 metric tonnes signaling strong recovery in the sector.

To support efficient marketing and access, the government has established 221 permanent buying stations and 476 mobile units, bringing the total to 697 buying points across the country.