The United Nations has announced a US$60 million aid package for Zimbabwean farmers, in a bid to restore the country’s agricultural output, reports Reuters.

The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that the package would be used to provide agricultural inputs such as seed and fertiliser for up to 600,000 households. This will meet about 45% of the amount required for the sector this year.

Donors have so far pledged US$315 million worth of aid, while the UN says Zimbabwe needs a further US$403 million in aid this year.