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Tobacco Board authorises 100 million kg crop size for Karnataka during 2024-25

Board authorised tobacco cultivation on 1.70 lakh hectares

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024

Average price of tobacco grown in Karnataka has more than doubled in last 9 years

Mysuru FCV tobacco auctions conclude with record average price of ₹257.46 per kg, marking a significant increase over the years.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Recurrent inclement weather remains a headache for tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh are in trouble as the cyclonic storm Michaung has flattened the crops in the region. It is for the second consecutive year that the tobacco farmers are grappling with nature’s fury. Cyclonic storm Mandous wreaked havoc on the tobacco crop in about 40%…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

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Farmers up in arms against Tobacco Board official for ‘misbehaving’ with farmer

Angry Mysuru farmers held a meeting in Hunsur to demand action against Tobacco Board official Brij Bhushan for his alleged misbehaviour. They sought his suspension, transfer and public apology. Representatives of farmers, KRRS and DSS, as well as Tobacco Board officials attended the meeting. The incident occurred when a farmer…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Tobacco Board fixes crop size at 142 million kg for Andhra Pradesh in 2023-24 agriculture year

Tobacco Board fixes crop size at 142 million kg for 2023-24; stakeholders sought 170 million kg. Election of Vice-Chairman put off due to lack of understanding among stakeholders. Board Chairman, Executive Director, Director of CTRI, and members attended meeting.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Andhra Pradesh farmers upbeat as tobacco fetches record prices during e-auctions

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh upbeat as tobacco fetches record price; 400M kg short supply globally led to high demand; cyclonic storm damaged 40% of crop; enterprising growers replanted & gap-filled; exporters & domestic cigarette manufacturers bid high in e-auctions; medium-grade varieties fetched ₹207/kg; low-grade varieties ₹195/kg; bright-grade ₹205/kg; Union Ministry…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

FCV tobacco fetches record price of ₹179.17 per kg in Andhra Pradesh

121 million kg of produce sold during auction in the season that ended in July

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022

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Andhra Pradesh: Buoyant tobacco farmers gear up for new cropping season

During the just-concluded auctions, they not only realised record prices but also liquidated the stocks within 100 days

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Tobacco growers a disappointed lot over per barn quota

Various grades of the crop have been drawing record prices in recent auctions

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Tobacco farming back in favour as farmers get record prices

Average price jumps by over ₹30 per kg; global shortfall in output boosts demand for Indian leaf

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Farmers urge Centre to regulate Virginia tobacco scrap

Sale of these products should be allowed only on auction platforms, they say

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022

Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh get record prices for low grade

The price of varieties which dropped to ₹50 a kg earlier, is now fetching ₹150

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022

Farmers plead with Centre not to double cess on tobacco

It will make our produce uncompetitive in the global market, they say

The Hindu · May 25, 2022

Bullish market brings cheer to tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh

Traders lap up medium and low grade varieties too by offering premium prices

The Hindu · May 13, 2022

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The Hindu · May 4, 2022

Tobacco Board reduces penalty for renewal of licences

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The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022

Bullish tobacco market cheers farmers in Andhra Pradesh

Traders lap up bright and medium grade varieties by offering premium prices during the ongoing auctions

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2022

YSRCP farmer leader made Tobacco Board member

He led several struggles by tobacco growers for remunerative price

The Hindu · Feb 1, 2022

Renewal of lapsed tobacco licences sought

Pratap Simha, MP, speaks to Tobacco Board Chairman on the issue

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