Statistics released by Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board yesterday show that growers have sold 182 701 kilogrammes of shisha valued at US$661 334.
Mr Kudenga said due to the El Nino induced drought the crop quality was low, which was negatively affecting the leaf and bale weight. Another farmer, Mr Nalan Ruzvidzo concurred saying he was also yet to enjoy the earnings from his shisha sales, as he was fulfilling his contractual obligations and had also managed to get a high price of US$5, 70 per kilogramme.
Shisha is a highly rewarding crop after achieving a high price of US$5, 40 per kilogramme on the market last year. It is predominantly grown in slow growing areas of Goromonzi, Marondera, Macheke, Headlands and Rusape unlike in fast-growing areas of Karoi, Banket that turn to develop a lot of spots thereby negatively impacting on price.
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