Released by TORITA on 07 Sept 2026 at 07:30 am TANZANIA TOBACCO SECTOR EL NIÑO 2026/27 TOBACCO PRODUCTION CONTINGENCY GUIDE SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2026 • Move nursery away from low ground • Raise nursery beds • Construct drainage channels • Prepare rain protection • Use healthy seed • Harden seedlings TRANSPLANTING • Do not transplant into waterlogged soil • Use raised ridges • Maintain drainage • Transplant healthy seedlings only FERTILIZER • Use zone-specific recommendation • Avoid fertilizer immediately before extreme rainfall • Split fertilizer where recommended FIELD • Maintain drainage every week • Scout diseases frequently • Repair erosion immediately • Follow TMA 10-day forecast HARVEST • Check weather forecast • Organize labour before rain • Avoid exposing harvested leaf to rain CURING • Repair barn before harvesting • Keep rain out • Control ventilation • Monitor temperature/humidity STORAGE • Dry storage room • Tobacco off the floor • Protect against moisture • Inspect regularly