Zim Progressive Tobacco Farmers Association -ZPTFA

An Association of tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

As we get ready for the opening of the floors, u may have a million questions you want to ask about the market, #tobacco pricing among others. Tonight we give u the perfect opportunity to ask a buyer with over 30 yrs experience buying the #goldenleaf @Meanwellgudu1 @basera_john

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

#Tobacco #Farmers are the anchors of the tobacco value chain. Sad that they produce the golden leaf and often times are shortchanged. TFT is changing that. Tomorrow 19:00hrs we teach farmers on Tobacco Classification. Join us for more @phinie15 @Meanwellgudu1 @Connmwanawashe

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

Tonight at 19:00 hrs we TALK grading as we get ready to send our crop to the market.

Getting it right here will get us smiling all the way to the bank.

You too can join us if you’re a farmer using the link below.

https://t.co/FVhKzWmlcx

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

Today we start a new series we are calling TFT Daily Tobacco Tips where we give you tips on tobacco production and marketing. Be sure not to miss them!

Today we talk about Angular Leaf Spot and its management!

@timb_zw @phinie15 @TobaccoGrowers @KutsagaResearch @basera_john

[Zim Progressive Tobacco Farmers Association -ZPTFA @zptfa1]

@phinie15 @TTofuz @TobaccoZimbabwe @ZBCNewsonline @SyngentaZW @aaron_denenga @TimbZim Well done @phinie15 and @TheFamerTalk for the splendid job. We appreciate the teachings you’re giving to the #tobacco farmers out there. We hope the policy makers will one day help in what you’re doing @JohnMuchenje4 @basera_john @nickmangwana @malawitobacco

[Phineas Mukomberanwa @PMTFT]

Tonight on The Tobacco Farmer Talk I host the renowned Dr @cleopaschenai who will talk to us about Tobacco Pests and Diseases. Join us at 1900hrs we learn @TheFamerTalk @TobaccoZimbabwe @TTofuz @DrMambondiani @aaron_denenga @TimbZim @zptfa1 @zpba_official

[Phineas Mukomberanwa @PMTFT]

Had an interesting interview with The Independent. Find link below for a detailed and unbiased analysis of the tobacco industry at the moment. @TheFamerTalk @zptfa1 @basera_john @HonMachakaire @JusticeMayorW https://t.co/O4OaiXAmZo

[Zim Progressive Tobacco Farmers Association -ZPTFA @zptfa1]

@phinie15 @LinkedIn Interesting indeed. Rega tione zvinogumira kupi

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

If you’re a tobacco farmer, this is for you @zptfa1 @zfu_official @ZFCLimited @TobaccoZimbabwe @PacheduZW @SyngentaZW @phinie15

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

Did u know in 2019, 60% of Zimbabwe’s imports from the UK were cars. Yes cars. Machinery & equipment constituted just 11% of our imports. Imagine what will happen to our economy if we transposed the two!

Say yes to value addition and Agro processing. ⁦@phinie15⁩ ⁦

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (Timb) says farmers who received inadequate inputs from contracting companies are at liberty to sell their crop at any auction floor when the 2021 selling season opens. Dates for the marketing season are yet to be announced.

[Tobacco Farmer Talk @TheFarmerTalk]

Reminder‼️

Tonight on The Farmer Talk (TFT) we are talking #Tobacco Storage and handling. When all is said and done, most farmers are losing it right there! Join @phinie15 tonight as he talks to Mr K who will teach on best practices
in tobacco handling

https://t.co/TuhPYZhEyR

[Zim Progressive Tobacco Farmers Association -ZPTFA @zptfa1]

Wonderful initiative

[Phineas Mukomberanwa @PMTFT]

We go farm visiting on Saturday to learn about farming. Join us if you're interested

[President of Zimbabwe @edmnangagwa]

Today, two days after my launch of US$ 8,2 Billion Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Strategy; I toured Kunatsa Estate and bore witness to the Winter Wheat Program Targets we set out .(1)

[Phineas Mukomberanwa @PMTFT]

6/6 Do you think we will be able to get to the projected 200 million Kgs or its now water under the bridge?

What has contributed to declining tobacco production this year?

Lets discuss @TembaMliswa @joyce_mabika @nickmangwana

[Phineas Mukomberanwa @PMTFT]

5/6 For 2019, cumulatively, 203 m kgs were sold as of now, with contract contributing 176 m kgs while auction contributed 27 m kgs.

Last year i.e. 2019 selling season is therefore proving to have more tobacco produced than this year

[Phineas Mukomberanwa @PMTFT]

4/6 Seasonally, the ave price/kg is $2.82 for auction while contract was $2.45, giving an overall average of $2.47/kg.

However prices are way better this year with ave price/kg now $2.47 as opposed to $1.91 in 2019

[Phineas Mukomberanwa @PMTFT]

3/6 The average price for auction was $2.93/kg while for contract sales it was $2.88 – the same trend continuing where auction is still fetching more on than contract.

Highest price fetched for contract was $5.60 ($6.60 highest seasonal) while auction was the usual $4.99