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Access our comprehensive collection of technical guides, research publications, governance documents, and advisory materials to support your agricultural endeavors.

Grower Advisories

6 documents available

Pest Management
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Management of Mealy Bugs in Tobacco

Comprehensive guide on identifying and managing mealy bug infestations in tobacco crops

20242.1 MB
Chemical Guidelines
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Use TRB Tested and Approved Agrochemicals Only

Important advisory on approved chemical usage for tobacco production

20241.8 MB
Infrastructure
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Dear Grower - Annual Cleanup of Tobacco Storage Facilities

Guidelines for proper curing barn management and storage

20232.3 MB
Land Management
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Dear Grower - Timeous Soil Sampling Land Preparation

Best practices for land preparation timing and techniques

20231.9 MB
Crop Management
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Dear Grower - Topping and Sucker Control

Technical guide on proper topping and sucker management

November 20232.0 MB
Variety Control
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Dear Grower - Proliferation of Illegal Tobacco Varieties Alert

Important notice about unauthorized tobacco varieties

20241.5 MB

Technical Guides & Protocols

7 documents available

Soil Management
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Soil Sampling Protocol (English)

Comprehensive soil sampling procedures and guidelines

20241.7 MB
Soil Management
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Soil Sampling Protocol (Shona)

Nzira dzekutora ivhu dzakakodzera (Soil sampling procedures in Shona)

20241.7 MB
Plant Health
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Plant Clinic Form

Standard form for plant health diagnosis and consultation

20240.5 MB
Disease Management
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Control of Major Foliar Diseases of Tobacco

Comprehensive guide to tobacco disease identification and control

20243.2 MB
Soil Management
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Soil Types for Tobacco Production

Guide to suitable soil types and characteristics for tobacco

20242.8 MB
Nutrition
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Diagnosis of Nutrient Disorders in Flue-Cured Tobacco

Visual guide to identifying and correcting nutrient deficiencies

20244.1 MB
Infrastructure
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Barns

Technical specifications for tobacco curing barn construction

20243.5 MB

Research Publications

6 documents available

Plant Breeding
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TRB Rolls Out New Climate-Smart Tobacco Varieties

Research findings on climate-resilient tobacco varieties

20242.4 MB
Varieties
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Tobacco Variety Brochure - June 2024

Comprehensive guide to available tobacco varieties and their characteristics

June 20245.2 MB
Crop Diversification
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Moving Towards a Sweet Potato Driven Economy

Research on sweet potato production and value addition

20243.1 MB
Alternative Crops
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Zimbabwe Sets Hemp THC Limit At 1 Percent

Research and policy guidelines on hemp production

20241.9 MB
Sustainable Agriculture
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The Use of Biofertilisers for Sustainable Tobacco Production

Research on sustainable fertilizer alternatives

20242.7 MB
Plant Stress
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Salt Injury Alert

Research findings on salt stress in tobacco crops

20241.6 MB

Agrochemical Guidelines

2 documents available

Current Approvals
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Agrochemicals Approved by TRB - August 2024

Latest list of approved chemicals for tobacco production

August 20242.8 MB
Previous Approvals
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Agrochemicals Approved by TRB - April 2024

Previous approved chemicals list for reference

April 20242.6 MB

Annual Reports

3 documents available

Latest Report
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TRB Annual Report 2024

Comprehensive report on 2024 activities, achievements, and financial performance

20248.5 MB
Previous Reports
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TRB Annual Report 2023

Annual report covering research achievements and institutional progress

20237.8 MB
Previous Reports
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TRB Annual Report 2022

Comprehensive overview of 2022 research and development activities

20227.2 MB

Governance Documents

3 documents available

Institutional
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TRB Institutional Profile

Comprehensive overview of TRB's mandate, structure, and operations

20243.4 MB
Ethics
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TRB Code of Ethics

Ethical guidelines and standards for TRB staff and stakeholders

20221.8 MB
Governance
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TRB Board Charter

Board governance framework and operational guidelines

20222.1 MB

Business & Agribusiness

1 documents available

Quarterly Reports
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Kutsaga First Quarter TRB Agribusiness Report

Quarterly business performance and agribusiness activities

20204.2 MB

Quick Access

Frequently accessed documents and essential resources for tobacco growers and researchers.

Latest Advisories

Current grower advisories and important notices

Approved Chemicals

Current list of TRB approved agrochemicals

Annual Report 2024

Latest annual report with research achievements

Forms & Protocols

Essential forms and technical protocols

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