Tobacco Trade Association

Zimbabwe Tobacco Association (ZTA) was formed in 1928; among its objectives it promotes and supports research and training to ensure the continued development and expansion of the flue cured tobacco growing industry. It was responsible for the establishment of the Tobacco Research Board (TRB), along with farmer training organizations such as Blackfordby Agricultural Institute (BAI). Our membership consists of both large scale commercial and small scale tobacco growers. Our members produce on average 30 percent of