This expansion not only empowers rural communities with incomes and employment but also aligns with our goal of sustainability and innovation in the tobacco value chain.” Unlike traditional flue-cured ...

Unlike traditional flue-cured Virginia tobacco, the naturally-cured Virginia tobacco being grown in Marula requires no firewood or coal for curing. Farmers use sunshades and drying racks ...

TOBACCO farmers have earned US$279 million from the sale of 81,3 million kilogrammes of flue-cured tobacco, as the industry aims to process at least 30 percent of the crop. The 2025 tobacco marketing ...

If done well, farmers will get better prices for their produce. Kutsaga Chief Executive Officer Frank Magama described curing as the cornerstone of flue-cured tobacco production. Said Magama: When ...

Kutsaga chief executive officer Frank Magama said curing was the heartbeat of flue-cured tobacco production. “When done properly, it enhances the flavour, aroma and colour, attributes that ...