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Topic : Kutsaga

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

Illegal seed varieties threaten tobacco industry

Kutsaga calls for weed management to boost tobacco production

Mechanical methods of nutsedge control are often used as an initial measure to reduce weed populations.

By Farming Reporter Nov. 7, 2024

Kutsaga calls for weed management to boost tobacco production

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

Use recommended agrochemicals, Kutsaga tells tobacco farmers

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

Zimbabwe poised for tobacco production record

Farmers schooled on producing quality tobacco in drought conditions

Kutsaga said it was very important to manage the temperature and humidity appropriately during the curing process to ensure good leaf quality.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 15, 2024

Farmers schooled on producing quality tobacco in drought conditions

New complex diseases threaten tobacco

Both F. falciforme and F. foetens have also been detected on potatoes in the country.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jan. 24, 2024

Coal facility excites tobacco farmers

To address fundamental production issues affecting sustainability and farmer viability, the three organisations have come up with a special coal facility for tobacco farmers.

By Belinda Chiroodza Oct. 19, 2023