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A Brief Report from Malawi about the development of new energy efficient barns to cure flue cured tobacco

Reported by: Andi Michel, ProBEC Malawi

Date: 28.06.2006

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Rocket Barns make tobacco curing more fuel efficient

ProBEC in collaboration with Kasungu Smallholder Virginia Project has developed a new curing technology for small holder tobacco farmers. The Rocket barns were designed by ProBEC's consultant Peter Scott from Aprovecho Institute, USA.