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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 42107, member: 636"] Farmers across Mashonaland East Province sold over 23 million kilograms of tobacco during the current marketing season. The golden leaf brought more than US$76 million to growers who delivered crops to nine contract auction floors. Provincial Minister Itayi Ndudzo toured facilities around Marondera and praised local contributions to national production targets. Government support and better farming methods helped producers achieve strong results throughout the region. Officials expect continued growth as more farmers adopt improved tobacco growing techniques. Growers planted tobacco across 23,000 hectares throughout Mashonaland East during this production cycle. Crop specialist Moses Mutero confirmed that harvest volumes matched provincial expectations for the season. Many farmers told reporters that tobacco cultivation transformed their economic situations dramatically. Government programs provided essential assistance that enabled successful crop development from planting through harvest. Stakeholder partnerships delivered resources that rural communities needed for profitable tobacco production. The tobacco industry serves as a major economic engine for thousands of farming families across the province. Production contributes significant amounts to regional gross domestic product figures each year. Farmers expressed gratitude for ongoing support that makes successful cultivation possible season after season. Ministry officials from Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development track progress throughout growing periods. The province maintains its position as a leading tobacco producer within Zimbabwe. [/QUOTE]

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