VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture minister K. Atchannaidu on Friday directed the Tobacco Board to expedite procurement of FCV tobacco and ensure farmers receive remunerative prices.
The minister reviewed tobacco procurement through a video conference with energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, social welfare minister Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Tobacco Board chairman Ch. Yashwanth Kumar, executive director B. Viswa Sri and agriculture director Manjeera Jilani Samoon.
Atchannaidu said procurement had gained momentum over the past four days, with nearly 8.5 lakh kg of tobacco being purchased daily. He said the highest price recorded was ₹250 per kg.
He directed the Tobacco Board to persuade tobacco-buying companies to offer better prices and ensure remunerative rates even for lower-grade tobacco.
The minister also called for an awareness campaign to encourage farmers to restrict FCV tobacco production to 81 million kg during the 2026–27 season.
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