FCV tobacco farmers a worried lot as buyers shy away from auction
The Hindu
Only 23 million kg of produce sold in 37 days
More than a month after FCV Tobacco auctions began amid the second wave of coronavirus pandemic, the farmers are a worried lot as major buyers continue to shy away from auctions. Thirty seven days have passed since the auction began and a meagre 23.10 million kg of tobacco was sold across the platforms in the southern black and light soils of Prakasam district and northern light Soils of West Godavari district. The target for this year is 115 million kg, but the farmers are worried about the low marketing potential of the low and medium grade varieties.More Related News