Depressed tobacco sales expose farmers
His story reflects a broader crisis gripping Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector, where the once-lucrative “golden leaf” is increasingly burdened by global oversupply, low prices and mounting farmer debt.
By Nhau Mangirazi
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Low prices, high input costs leave ‘golden leaf’ farmers swimming in poverty
Annually, he travels nearly 80km to Karoi town to sell his crop following the decentralisation of tobacco auction floors across the country.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 2, 2026
Zim tobacco impresses analysts
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe applauded the farmers’ resilience approach in boosting the agricultural revolution in the country.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jan. 31, 2026
Zim, Philippines forge tobacco pact
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe said farmers would benefit from such visits through cross-pollination of ideas.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 10, 2025
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Golden leaf farmers threaten to withhold crop
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe said farmers were getting a raw deal.
By Nhau Mangirazi and Praise Nyamadzawo
Feb. 13, 2025
Zimbabwe poised for tobacco production record
According to the Kutsaga Tobacco Research Board, as of August 1 growers had acquired over one million grammes of seed capable of covering 201 036 hectares.
By Business Reporter
Aug. 11, 2024
Tobacco farmers in limbo over insurance
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association vice-president Believe Tevera confirmed that small-scale tobacco farmers are losing out financially on unclaimed funds.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jul. 31, 2024
Farmers slam tobacco buyers over ‘price fix’
Since the start of the marketing season, the top price for premium tobacco has been constant at US$4,99 per kg, while the contract price has been hovering around US$6 per kg.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Melody Chikono
Mar. 24, 2024
Forex retention: Farmers sing blues
Tobacco is one of the country’s largest foreign currency earners, raking in about US$1 billion annually.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 11, 2024
