Tobacco farmers face woes

48 views · Published 19 November 2015 · 3:05 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: KBC Channel 1 · 2015 · News & Politics

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Tobacco farming in the country continues to lose its former glory by the day due to low returns on the crop, erratic weather conditions as well as the rising cases of Tobacco related illnesses. Tobacco farmers are now opting for the more lucrative maize and sugarcane farming to support their livelihoods.
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