Government is targeting to increase Zimbabwe’s maize yield to five tonnes per hectare from the current average output of 0,9 tonnes through various initiatives aimed at commercialising cereal production. The move comes at a time when Government is moving towards attaining Africa’s bread basket status. Giving extension officers Commercial Maize Production Field Guide will be one of the initiatives lined up for large and small holder farmers geared towards ensuring local farmers not only adopt good farming practices, but increase their productivity to above average potential of local hybrids.