TIMB Orders Farmers To Destroy Tobacco Stalks After Harvest

The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has urged tobacco growers to get rid of their stalks promptly after harvest to stop pests and diseases from carrying over into the next season.

In a recent notice, TIMB also reminded farmers to follow the proper process by uprooting the whole plant, rather than just cutting or slashing the stalks. It said:

“The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board urges all tobacco growers to destroy tobacco stalks soon after reaping to prevent the carryover of pests and diseases into the next production season.

“Growers are strongly encouraged to use methods that uproot the entire tobacco plant, including its roots.

“Simply cutting or slashing tobacco stalks is not recommended because it will lead to shoot regrowth.

“This regrowth can also become a breeding ground for pests and diseases while also draining valuable soil nutrients that should be preserved for the next crop.”

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