Zimbabwe on brink of record wheat harvest

Zimbabwe says it's on the brink of its biggest wheat harvest in history due to country's efforts to overcome the global shortages of grain due to the conflict in Ukraine. But, bush fires and lack of rains are threatening crops yet to be harvested.

Like other African countries, Zimbabwe has for decades relied on imports to offset low local production. Deputy Agriculture Minister said the country wanted to ensure "self-sufficiency at all costs." He said Zimbabwe expects to harvest 380,000 tons of wheat, 20,000 tons above what is consumed domestically. That's up from about 300,000 tons produced last year.