Depressed tobacco sales expose farmers
His story reflects a broader crisis gripping Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector, where the once-lucrative “golden leaf” is increasingly burdened by global oversupply, low prices and mounting farmer debt.
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Annually, he travels nearly 80km to Karoi town to sell his crop following the decentralisation of tobacco auction floors across the country.
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Fews Net warned that without sustained improvements, many families will continue to struggle to meet both their food and non-food needs in the months ahead.
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Tobacco is being sold, but farmers are earning less per unit. At its core, this reflects a familiar economic reality.
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Tobacco earnings hit US$98m in 13 days
“In value terms, the crop has generated over US$98 million, which is a 32% increase from the prior season.”
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Tobacco exports surge 62% on strong global demand
At an average export price of US$6,68 per kilogramme, the shipments are estimated to have generated at least US$488,18 million so far.
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