THE late onset of the rains this season could affect the quality of the country’s cotton output because of late planting, the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has said.
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In a trading update last week, the cotton company said the late rains had resulted in a sizable crop being established 1-2 months later than normal.
“Depending on the length of the season and available heat units, this could affect the maturity and fibre length of the output. Cottco’s ground staff are working with farmers to achieve the best possible results under the circumstances,” Cottco said in an update for the third quarter ended December 31
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