News-The Government has amended the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, extending the registration validity for Virginia tobacco growers from 1 year to 3 years.
About Tobacco
- Origin: Thought to have originated in South America.
- Agro-Climatic Requirements
- Temperature: Ideally between 20°C to 27°C
- Rainfall: Requires a minimum of 500 mm; not suitable above 1200 mm
- Soil: Prefers sandy or sandy loam soils
- Frost-free period: Between 90 and 120 days
Tobacco Production in India
- India’s Status:
- 2nd largest producer of tobacco globally (after China)
- 4th largest exporter of unmanufactured tobacco
- Key Producing States:
- Gujarat (accounts for nearly 30% of national output)
- Also grown in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
Tobacco Board of India
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