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Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter
Preparations for the 2024 tobacco season have started, with farmers procuring seed ahead of sowing seedbeds under irrigation in June or July and August for those reliant on rain for the main crop.
Tobacco Farmers Union Trust vice president Mr Edward Dune said land preparation and fumigation were underway in readiness to plant irrigated tobacco next month.
Mr Dune advised farmers to destroy all stalks as soon as possible to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
He urged growers to buy inputs as they sold their crop. He said the cost of inputs were high and urged growers to work hard to achieve sustainable development.
“Preparations are underway in terms of seedbed preparation for the irrigated crop,” he said. Inputs are expensive and this is likely to have a negative impact on the next season. I encourage farmers to continue working hard so that they continue sustaining themselves,” he said.
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