THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says it has unveiled various initiatives aimed at improving the viability and welfare of tobacco farmers.
In a statement yesterday, TIMB said the new certifications would help farmers to practice crop rotation, composting, and biodiversity conservation.
“TIMB is implementing diverse strategies to improve the viability and welfare of tobacco farmers. The strategies include consultancy services on Global Good Agricultural Practices (GLOBALG.A.P.) GRASP, QMS and Internal Auditing among other market compliance standards.