18% drop in tobacco deliveries at auction floors
In contrast, prices jumped by an average of 4,72% to US$2,97 per kg compared to the previous season. Prices were US$3 per kg on the contract floor and US$2,79 at the auction floors.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 28, 2023
TIMB introduces natural air curing system
“Once cold colouring is complete, the tobacco can either be moved into brick barns (if they are available) or moved onto racks that have been erected for natural curing/ sun curing,” TIMB said.
By Rugare Mubika
Mar. 23, 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
AMA warns ‘errant’ cotton merchants
To give farmers more disposable income, the government increased the foreign currency retention from 75% to 85% for the coming marketing season.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 21, 2023
Tobacco farmers rake in US$19,4m in 6 days
The growth in output expectations are coming on the back of good rains and increased hectarage
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 20, 2023
Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs
And if they are lonely or dealing with stress, teens may use substances to distract from these feelings.
By Mayo Clinic
Mar. 11, 2023
Tobacco sales drop by 48%
Zimbabwe produced 211 million kilograms of tobacco in 2021 and 212 million kilogrammes in 2022.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 10, 2023
Zim exports 98% raw tobacco... fetches a paltry US$1bn out of a possible US$15bn
Officiating at the opening of the 2023 tobacco marketing season yesterday, Chiwenga said the southern African country was exporting jobs and value.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Tafadzwa Kachiko
Mar. 9, 2023
Tobacco selling season kicks-off today
This year, the tobacco marketing season is opening earlier than usual in a bid to curb side-marketing and also ensure the season ends before the harmonised elections.
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 8, 2023
