Leading Tobacco Research in Africa
For over 70 years, our tobacco research division has been at the forefront of developing improved tobacco varieties, sustainable production practices, and innovative curing technologies that benefit farmers across Zimbabwe and beyond.
Tobacco Varieties Developed
Farmers Trained
International Awards
Yield Improvement
Our Tobacco Research Programs
Comprehensive research across all major tobacco types, developing varieties suited to Zimbabwe's diverse agro-ecological conditions.
Flue-Cured Tobacco Research
Our flue-cured tobacco program focuses on developing high-quality varieties with superior leaf characteristics, disease resistance, and optimal curing properties. These varieties form the backbone of Zimbabwe's tobacco industry.
Premium Quality Varieties
Development of varieties with excellent leaf quality, color, and aroma characteristics
Disease Resistance
Breeding for resistance to major diseases like TMV, black shank, and bacterial wilt
Curing Optimization
Research on optimal curing conditions and barn technologies for maximum quality
Key Varieties:
Advanced Research Programs
Research on Katambora Rhodes Grass and other grass varieties that naturally suppress plant-parasitic nematodes, providing sustainable crop rotation options for tobacco farmers.
Specialized research on cigar wrapper tobacco varieties grown under shade cloth to produce the premium quality leaves required for high-end cigar manufacturing.
Tobacco Research Team
Head of Tobacco Research
Leading tobacco breeding and genetics research with 20+ years of experience.
Senior Plant Pathologist
Specialist in tobacco disease management and integrated pest control strategies.
Quality Research Specialist
Expert in tobacco quality analysis and post-harvest technology research.
Curing Technology Specialist
Leading research on innovative tobacco curing technologies and energy efficiency.
Partner with Our Tobacco Research Team
Interested in collaborating on tobacco research projects or accessing our research findings? Contact our team to explore partnership opportunities.