tobacco
Tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is the largest producer of tobacco in Africa. The plant, also known as the ‘golden leaf’ has been the backbone of the country’s agricultural economy. Tobacco constitutes 38,6% of Zimbabwe’s agricultural industry. Maize contributes about 10% with various other legumes making up the difference. The Zimbabwe Tobacco Association[...]
Tobacco farming under threat from illicit trade
Tobacco farming in South Africa is being threatened by the proliferation of illicit trade in tobacco products, having lost 2 million tonnes in production since 2012, while input costs have been rising. Speaking at an annual Farmers Day in Limpopo today, Limpopo Tobacco Processors (LTP) Rudolf Otterman, Chairman of[...]