Fake tobacco seeds flood market
Kutsaga Research Board head of genetics Francis Mukoyi confirmed reports of illicit seed sales, including unapproved old varieties and landraces labelled as Kutsaga hybrids.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jul. 31, 2025
Illegal seed varieties threaten tobacco industry
In a report addressed to growers, Kutsaga, a leading tobacco research institution, cautioned against the use of unapproved and untested tobacco varieties.
By Ophar Mavuri
Apr. 4, 2025
‘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
