Archive · 24 May 2025
A.P. Mandates Tobacco Purchase at ₹12,000 Per Quintal
The Andhra Pradesh government is making sure farmers can sell their Burley tobacco.
They told tobacco companies to buy it at a set price: ₹12,000 for the best quality and ₹5,400 for the lower quality per amount.
The government will help pay to get the tobacco ready.
They might even buy the tobacco themselves if needed.
Also, they plan to encourage farmers to grow different crops in the future so there isn't too much tobacco.
The goal is to help the farmers and ensure their produce is bought.
Andhra Pradesh government mandates tobacco companies to procure Burley tobacco.
The procurement price is set at ₹12,000 per quintal for Grade A tobacco and ₹5,400 for Grade B.
The government will financially assist in processing the tobacco.
The government may procure tobacco through A.P. Markfed if needed.
The government plans to promote alternative crops to reduce future Burley tobacco supply.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, tobacco companies, and farmers
- What
- Mandated procurement of Burley tobacco
- When
- May 24, 2025 (meeting), procurement starting Sunday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure farmers sell their Burley tobacco and to support the farming community.
Farmers
Tobacco Companies
Procurement Responsibility
Farmers
N/A
Tobacco Companies
Companies are required to procure the tobacco. The government will offer support through financial assistance to support the processing.
- Grade A Price
- ₹12,000 per quintal
- Grade B Price
- ₹5,400 per quintal
- Estimated Total Production
- 70 million Kgs
- Processing Support
- ₹17 per Kg (allocation of ₹200 crore)
- Procurement Start
- Sunday (after May 24)