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Hand-Up for Zimbabwe's Small-Scale Tobacco Farmers

The Zimbabwe government, through the country's Reserve Bank, will provide U.S.$70 million to small-scale tobacco farmers for this year's planting season, up from U.S.$28 million in 2017. The assistance will include seeds, fertilisers, chemicals and wages for their workers.

Zimbabwe: U.S.$70 Million Boost for Small-Scale Tobacco Farmers

The Herald, 8 March 2018

Government, through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), will provide $70 million to small-scale tobacco farmers for this year's planting season, up from $28 million last year. The… Read more »

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A Tobacco farm in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Carving Economic Identities Essential for Smaller Farmers

The Herald, 22 February 2018

While billions of dollars have gone into African agriculture, smallholder farmers and other food producers are yet to be characterised and structured in ways that give them a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Assist Tobacco Farmers Meet 2020 Guidelines

The Herald, 21 February 2018

Government is working hard to ensure tobacco growers meet the 2020 Global Tobacco Cigarette Companies guidelines on producing the crop in a sustainable way. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ten Priorities for Getting Agriculture Moving in Zimbabwe

The Conversation Africa, 22 January 2018

Agriculture is taking centre stage in plans for the revival of Zimbabwe's ailing economy under the new leadership of Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tobacco Under Threat

The Herald, 24 January 2018

Zimbabwe's largest foreign currency earner is under threat after main international buyers resolved not to accept tobacco cured using coal citing environmental concerns. Read more »

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