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
Call for farmers to clean tobacco barns
This is because for pest infestations to grow and establish they need optimum conditions which include, among others, suitable food sources and undisturbed shelter.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Sep. 16, 2022
