Zimbabwe tobacco farmers broke their production record and earned more than one billion dollars. The farmers sold 299 million kilograms of tobacco during the 2024 marketing season. This amount beats last year's record of 296 million kilograms. Officials from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board announced the achievement after 71 days of selling. The farmers need just 841,376 more kilograms to reach 300 million kilograms.
Good rainfall and better farming methods helped create this record harvest. More farmers planted tobacco under the Tobacco Value Chain Transformation Plan. The plan helps farmers make more money and reduces the need for imported tobacco. Global demand for Zimbabwe tobacco remains strong. The country continues selling tobacco and expects more sales before the season ends.
Tobacco makes more money per hectare than other major crops grown across Zimbabwe. The tobacco industry gives jobs to more than 1.2 million people. About six million people depend on tobacco farming for their living. The crop brings important foreign currency into the country. Tobacco remains one of Zimbabwe's most valuable agricultural exports.
Good rainfall and better farming methods helped create this record harvest. More farmers planted tobacco under the Tobacco Value Chain Transformation Plan. The plan helps farmers make more money and reduces the need for imported tobacco. Global demand for Zimbabwe tobacco remains strong. The country continues selling tobacco and expects more sales before the season ends.
Tobacco makes more money per hectare than other major crops grown across Zimbabwe. The tobacco industry gives jobs to more than 1.2 million people. About six million people depend on tobacco farming for their living. The crop brings important foreign currency into the country. Tobacco remains one of Zimbabwe's most valuable agricultural exports.
