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Minister calls upon tobacco farmers of Periyapatna to take to sericulture

Minister urges tobacco farmers to switch to sericulture for economic stability, while Anti-Tobacco Forum supports the transition.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Anti Tobacco Forum criticises waiver of penalty on cultivation of unauthorized tobacco

The Anti Tobacco Forum criticizes the Indian government's decision to waive penalties on excess and unauthorized tobacco cultivation.

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

Tobacco is bad for health, but cultivators won’t shun the crop

Tobacco is a remunerative crop and thousands of farmers, particularly in Mysuru and parts of adjoining Hassan district, depend on it. Convincing them to switch to other crops has not been easy.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023