Reignbold Fertiliser Company, an indigenous firm, has joined the national production drive to ensure consistent supply of critical agricultural inputs.
The entity has partnered Government in intensifying the distribution of fertilisers and seed under the Presidential Input Scheme as preparations for the 2025–2026 summer cropping season gather momentum.
The initiative is part of the Second Republic’s broader agricultural transformation strategy aimed at ensuring national food security and self-sufficiency.
The accelerated input distribution comes as Government’s deliberate policy to revive and recapitalise the fertiliser industry begins to yield tangible results. One of the success stories of this policy is
During a tour of the Reignbold factory on the outskirts of Harare yesterday, Permanent Secretary for Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Professor Obert Jiri, expressed satisfaction with the progress being made. He highlighted that Reignbold, established just two years ago, is a testament to Government-driven industrial recovery.
“From what we have seen, Reignbold is fully operational and producing at scale. The country can be assured of adequate compound D fertiliser supplies. We have also secured over 25,000 tonnes of top dressing, complemented by additional imports of Ammonium Nitrate to sustain productivity and boost food security,” said Professor Jiri.
Reignbold has ramped up operations ahead of the new planting season. The company’s spokesperson, Mr Titus Maravanyika, confirmed that production and distribution of compound D fertiliser are well underway.
“We are happy that production and distribution of compound D has already started. We want to thank the government for giving us support to boost our production lines. So far, our capacity stands at 2,000 tonnes per day, and we have already distributed 30% of compound D for the Presidential Input Scheme. We are confident we will meet farmers’ demand,” he said.
Speaking during the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, underscored that the country’s Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan continues to strengthen the fertiliser value chain.
“The Mutapa Investment Fund injected US$5.3 million to revive Dorowa Mine, increasing phosphate production, a key raw material for basal fertilisers. As a result, the number of fertiliser companies has grown from 14 to 16 within a short period,” he explained.
With the Meteorological Services Department forecasting the onset of rains in the coming weeks, the timely movement of fertiliser to Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots is expected to give farmers a head start in land preparation.
The synergy between Government support, local industrial revival, and timely input distribution reflects the Second Republic’s commitment to building a resilient, productive, and food-secure Zimbabwe.
