Fire burns section of Kutsaga Research Station
The research institution said emergency personnel and staff worked together to bring the fire under control before it spread to other sections of the facility.
By Donald Nyandoro
Jun. 9, 2026
CGAIZ elects Kanjanda as new president
Kanjanda brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and board-level experience across finance, governance, risk management and strategic leadership.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 5, 2026
Tobacco crop faces new disease threat
Tobacco Research Board (TRB) plant pathologist in the plant health and agricultural resilience division, Charles Karavina, warned farmers about the devastating effects of FWD.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 1, 2025
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
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
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 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
