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Topic : Tobacco Research Board

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

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 approves new tobacco agrochemicals

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

Tobacco Research Board vows to transform tobacco sector

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

Test water before planting tobacco seedlings: TRB

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