Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands and Agriculture commends the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) for its wheat production model after an assessment that legislators say showed impressive wheat output. According to reporting from Zimbabwe Independent and New Zimbabwe, the committee undertakes a nationwide evaluation of agricultural performance, including an inspection tour of ARDA farms across the country. During the tour, lawmakers examine wheat and maize yields and compare them with set production targets, as part of broader efforts to gauge performance in meeting agricultural goals. The committee’s observations lead it to praise ARDA’s production approach and to advocate for increased government support. Both outlets also report that the committee backs expansion of ARDA’s wheat production activities as a way to strengthen food security. While the sources agree on the committee’s findings and recommendations, they focus mainly on the committee’s commendation and funding push rather than providing detailed yield figures or specific expansion plans.