Tobacco
Both the Zimbabwe Tobacco Association (ZTA) and the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) have issued strong statements in reaction to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s recent directive to reduce foreign currency…
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For 75 years, the Kutsaga Research Board has stood as a cornerstone of tobacco research in Zimbabwe, distinguished by its robust collaborative framework with industry stakeholders. From its earliest days, the institution recognised that…
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Article shared with permission from Rob Stokes of ROC Systems. Green manure crops are similar to cover crops except they are incorporated into the soil. They are hugely beneficial to…
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Today, 26 November 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA). The ITGA is an organisation that has served as a dedicated advocate and global platform…
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The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is carrying out several sustainability programmes to ensure Zimbabwe’s tobacco is produced ethically while minimising environmental impact. This is in line with The…
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Our Tobacco Research Board, Kutsaga, has issued the following advisory on how to manage salt injury in tobacco seedbeds. The tobacco float seedling production system occasionally exposes plants to salt…
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The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development under the Department of Research and Specialist Services, sends out annual reminders to all tobacco producers in Zimbabwe to destroy…
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Zimbabwe recently hosted the World Tobacco Africa exhibition and conference in Harare, marking the first of its kind on the African continent. This event underscored Zimbabwe’s status as the premier…
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Join the Agriculture.co.zw team as we explore the final day of the World Tobacco Africa 2024 exhibition and conference! This video captures the innovative exhibits from the premier event in…
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Research into a cleaner, sustainable alternative tobacco curing fuel for Zimbabwe’s gold leaf is showing promising results with the commissioning of a gas curing barn. Kutsaga Research Station, in partnership…
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