Tobacco production just hit a crazy record this season. The country grew three hundred fifty-five million kilos, pulling in over a billion dollars. That's a huge jump from last year's output. Small farmers are the main reason for this, making up most of the crop through contract farming.
This growth comes after some rough drought years. The number of growers is way up now, part of the changes from past land reforms. Officials have a plan to hit five billion dollars for the industry. They want to hit even higher production targets soon, aiming for five hundred million kilos. Climate issues and market access still pose problems, but the current trend looks strong for the economy.
This growth comes after some rough drought years. The number of growers is way up now, part of the changes from past land reforms. Officials have a plan to hit five billion dollars for the industry. They want to hit even higher production targets soon, aiming for five hundred million kilos. Climate issues and market access still pose problems, but the current trend looks strong for the economy.
