Use recommended agrochemicals, Kutsaga tells tobacco farmers
The call for the use of approved agrochemicals comes as tobacco remains the country’s top exported agricultural product, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
By Farming Reporter
Oct. 10, 2024
Zimbabwe poised for tobacco production record
According to the Kutsaga Tobacco Research Board, as of August 1 growers had acquired over one million grammes of seed capable of covering 201 036 hectares.
By Business Reporter
Aug. 11, 2024
Pests, diseases threaten tobacco sector
Data obtained from TIMB indicated that, in terms of value, tobacco sales fell by 11,02% to US$445,3 million, despite average price per kg increasing by 18,77% to US$3,56.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 16, 2024
Kutsaga approves new tobacco agrochemicals
In a notice to all tobacco growers, contractors, merchants and agrochemical companies yesterday, Kutsaga said the new agrochemicals would boost the quality of tobacco.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Aug. 10, 2023
Kutsaga rebranding pays off
This, according to Mutepfa, culminated in the establishment of a multi-million-dollar commercial tissue culture facility in 2019.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 3, 2023
Tobacco Research Board vows to transform tobacco sector
TRB chief executive officer Frank Magama said the move is aimed at addressing the issue of wrong varieties and also to meet the 300 million kg target.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 20, 2023
Test water before planting tobacco seedlings: TRB
Chinamo said to ensure water was suitable for successful seedling production, the first step for every grower is to have their water tested at a reputable laboratory.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 31, 2023
Tobacco growers urged to destroy stalks
In a communique to tobacco growers, TRB plant health services director Cleopas Chinheya said farmers should remove tobacco stalks to break the life cycles of pests.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 12, 2023
‘Tobacco farmers must choose fast-growing seed’
“Traditionally, we recommend that fast-growing varieties be grown in slow-growing regions and vice-versa,” Mukoyi said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Apr. 28, 2023
