Andhra Pradesh speeds up tobacco purchases, ensures fair prices

In Andhra Pradesh, the agriculture minister held a meeting to discuss how to buy tobacco faster and make sure farmers get good prices.

They talked about how much tobacco is being bought, the prices farmers are getting, and how to make the process better.

The minister wants the Tobacco Board to work with companies to get even better prices for farmers, especially those who grow lower-quality tobacco.

They also plan to tell farmers to grow less tobacco in the future to keep prices stable.

The goal is to help farmers earn more money from their crops.