Zimbabwean Firm to Turn Leaf Waste Into
Agrochemicals

African Extracts of Zimbabwe aims to transform tobacco scrap into fertilizer and agricultural chemicals, utilizing innovative technology to extract crude nicotine which can be further processed for various industries. CEO Sunny Singh highlights this approach as a means to add value to the whole tobacco crop and support eco-friendly disposal methods. The million-dollar project, which aligns with Zimbabwe's focus on increasing tobacco value and sustainability, is set to begin production in August and will produce organic soil conditioners, pesticides, and other sustainable agricultural inputs. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Tobacco Reporter