A report of the first round of crop estimates survey for the 2023/2024 farming season has projected a 21% increase in 2024 tobacco production from that in 2023.
The report projects a production of 146 million kilogrammes of the leaf in 2024. In 2023, 120 million kilogrammes of tobacco was sold.
The report of the nation-wide survey conducted from January 15 to February 2, 2024 attributes the projected improved production to increased hectarage due to good prices offered in 2023, increased number of growers, increased sponsorship and availability of inputs.
Tobacco Commission Chief Executive Officer Dr Joseph Chidanti-Malunga says is hopeful for a better season this year.
“We look forward to a more exciting season than was the case last year. It is our hope that the recently experienced dry spell in some areas will not have a significant impact on tobacco production this year,” said Dr Chidanti-Malunga.
Tobacco estimate surveys in Malawi are conducted by industry players and are coordinated by the Tobacco Commission.
A second round of crop estimates survey for tobacco is expected to be conducted between the end of February and mid-March.
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