Zimbabwean authorities report that deliveries of summer cereals to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) have surpassed 120,000 metric tonnes as the government moves to bolster strategic grain reserves ahead of the 2026/27 agricultural season. According to figures cited by multiple outlets, the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) delivers a total of 120,054.49 metric tonnes of summer cereals to the GMB. The reported deliveries are part of efforts to strengthen stockpiles in anticipation of a forecast El Niño event, which is expected to affect Southern Africa and raise the risk of drought. Both reports describe the move as a precautionary response to climate projections rather than a statement about current crop failure. The news coverage focuses on the size of the deliveries and the timing, highlighting that the government is acting in advance of the next farming season. No additional details are provided in the excerpts about the breakdown by crop type, the region of production, or any expected changes to national grain procurement plans.