Tobacco farmers saw higher prices this season, with $210.8 million earned from selling over 60 million kilograms. Auction floors pay $3.23 per kilogram, and contract sellers receive $3.49 per kilogram. The best auction price reached $4.99, and contract farmers saw up to $6.30 per kilogram. Farmers like receiving payments quickly, with 70% foreign money and 30% local currency.
Mrs. Loice Shangwa from Murehwa sold eight bales to purchase supplies for next season. Mr. Learnard Mutize feels positive about auction prices, thinking farmers might earn good money. Another grower, Mr. Mobile Chimusewu, noticed better leaf quality this year. Mr. Peter Mawire bought a tractor and built a house through tobacco farming.
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association leader Mr. George Seremwe says markets work well overall. However, some companies delay paying farmers after delivery. The quality improvements help explain why prices stay strong compared to last year. Many farmers plan to increase their planted areas next season because of these good results.
Mrs. Loice Shangwa from Murehwa sold eight bales to purchase supplies for next season. Mr. Learnard Mutize feels positive about auction prices, thinking farmers might earn good money. Another grower, Mr. Mobile Chimusewu, noticed better leaf quality this year. Mr. Peter Mawire bought a tractor and built a house through tobacco farming.
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association leader Mr. George Seremwe says markets work well overall. However, some companies delay paying farmers after delivery. The quality improvements help explain why prices stay strong compared to last year. Many farmers plan to increase their planted areas next season because of these good results.
