THE tobacco industry is bracing for another major marketing cycle, with the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) confirming that growers will receive 70 percent of their earnings in United States dollars and 30 percent in local currency during the 2026 selling season.Advertisements This comes as growers for the 2025/2026 season planted more than the…
Tobacco marketing season opens next month
The tobacco industry is moving toward a target of over 300 million kilograms, with 2026 expectations remaining high.