Tobacco records highest output in 14 years

TOBACCO production has surpassed the 210 million kg mark for the first time in 14 years as the rebound in output continues, driven by small-scale farmers.

The last time output surpassed 210 million kg was in 2000 when it reached 227 726 000kg.

By Tuesday, 210 598 690kg had gone under the hammer at the country’s three auction floors — Boka, Premier and TSF — raking in $668 002 625.

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