Tobacco farmers urged to diversify, spread climate shock risks

Tobacco farmers have been urged to diversify into other crops to improve yields and minimise the risk associated with adverse weather conditions.

According to TIMB, crop diversification provides farmers with income to operate throughout the year, helping finance tobacco inputs and reducing reliance on loans and contract debt.

“Irrigation systems can also be used to produce winter wheat, potatoes, seed maize or vegetables.

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