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
Cigar wrapper farmers explore international market
Guild lamented that high prices of inputs have heavily impacted on the production of cigar tobacco.
By Clayton Masekesa
Mar. 22, 2023
TRB tips tobacco farmers
TRB also said growers should timely collect and send for analysis soil samples for lime and fertiliser recommendations.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Jan. 26, 2023
TRB urges tobacco farmers to choose recommended varieties
Tobacco seedling transplantation began two weeks ago, ahead of the 2022/23 farming season beginning next month.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Sep. 21, 2022
