Target exceeded
The spectacular growth of Zimbabwean tobacco production has prompted Mashonaland Tobacco Co. to reopen its processing facility.
Tobacco deliveries in Zimbabwe have surpassed the national projected production target of 185.7 million kilograms, with farmers having delivered 211 million kilograms since the marketing season started in March, reports The Herald.
However, this is still a decline of 6 percent from the 225 million kilograms that were sold by farmers during the same season last year.
Despite surpassing their target, many farmers have described the 2018/2019 season as a difficult one due to the late rains that affected production and quality of the crop in some areas.