Farmers push for localisation of tobacco beneficiation

According to TIMB, the 2023/24 season was the maiden year of the programme and 5 319 tonnes of coal were procured translating to US$100 000 in savings.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Oct. 28, 2024

Tobacco firm fails to pay farmers for deliveries

The company took the crop from the farmers between February and March, and promised to pay the farmers within seven days.
By Staff Reporter Oct. 20, 2024

Evaluating the current tobacco model

The crop has managed to generate US$896 million in gross export earnings.
By Kevin Tutani Feb. 23, 2024

Tobacco sales rake in US$574m

Contract sales made up US$531,5 million of the total, while the auction brought in US$42,9 million. The cost per kilogramme was US$3.
By Freeman Makopa May. 18, 2023

Farmers turn to generators, coal for tobacco cure

Curing is a process by which the harvested tobacco leaf is made ready for the market.
By Elma Zhoya Jan. 5, 2023

TRB urges tobacco farmers to choose recommended varieties

Tobacco seedling transplantation began two weeks ago, ahead of the 2022/23 farming season beginning next month.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 21, 2022

Land tenure insecurity stalling production: EU

“Zimbabwe produces agricultural products which Europeans want,” said Olkkonen.
By Miriam Mangwaya Sep. 1, 2022