November 2024

SHASHA TOBACCO ADVOCATES FOR STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH TOBACCO LEGISLATIVE DEADLINES AS A WAY OF COMBATING PESTS AND DISEASEs

Tobacco production plays a significant role in Zimbabwe’s economy, contributing substantially to its foreign currency earnings as a primary export crop. However, the susceptibility of tobacco to various pests and diseases affects its quality and yield. Recognizing this, the Plant Pests and Diseases Act [Chapter 19:08] incorporates specific provisions addressing tobacco production, to combat and […]

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SHASHA TOBACCO’S 2024-25 CROPPING SEASON INPUTS DISTRIBUTION.

As the 2024-25 tobacco cropping season is now in full swing, the distribution of fertilizers and land chemicals for our commercial farmers and irrigators began in early August and was completed in time for the planting on 1st September. Currently, tobacco for our commercial growers and irrigators is at various stages of vegetative growth. Additionally, all

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SHASHA TOBACCO IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING TOBACCO SEED INTEGRITY AND FIGHTING AGAINST THE USE OF ILLICIT FOREIGN-SOURCED TOBACCO SEEDS.

Selecting the right variety of tobacco seeds is crucial for successful and profitable tobacco production. Therefore, the choice of variety should be made carefully, as it significantly impacts the economic viability of production. The tobacco seed variety chosen by a grower substantially influences the ability to produce the desired leaf styles and quality in the

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SAA FIELD DAY REPORT

On the 12th of June 2024, a field day took place in the Muswenhede area of Mvurwi in the Mashonaland Central Province of Zimbabwe to inaugurate the Sustainable Afforestation Association (SAA) curing wood harvest. The event, hosted by Mrs Nyangoni, a contracted tobacco farmer for Shasha Tobacco (Pvt) Ltd., was held at Ruia Ranch farm.

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