Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Bans Black Burley Tobacco Cultivation
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to stop farmers from growing Black Burley tobacco.
They have told the leaders of districts where tobacco is grown to make sure this rule is followed.
Farmers who grow White Burley tobacco must now sign agreements to sell their crop to tobacco companies.
The government will not help with buying White Burley tobacco in the future.
Special teams will watch over tobacco farms to stop any Black Burley tobacco from being grown.
Last year, the government bought Black Burley tobacco from many farmers, but now they want to prevent its cultivation.
The government had to spend a lot of money to help farmers last year, and they don't want to do that again.
Andhra Pradesh government bans Black Burley tobacco cultivation.
Farmers must sign 100% buyback agreements for White Burley tobacco.
Government will not intervene in White Burley tobacco procurement.
Task Force teams to enforce the ban and monitor tobacco nurseries.
Last year, the government procured 19.79 million kg of Black Burley tobacco from 11,990 farmers.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government and district collectors
- What
- Imposed a ban on Black Burley tobacco cultivation and mandated buyback agreements for White Burley
- When
- Directions issued during a video conference on Monday
- Where
- Major tobacco-growing districts of Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent unauthorized cultivation and ensure compliance with purchase agreements
- Tobacco Type Banned
- Black Burley
- Mandatory Agreement
- 100% buyback for White Burley
- Procurement Responsibility
- Tobacco companies, not government
- Task Force Role
- Surveillance and enforcement
- Previous Year's Procurement
- 19.79 million kg from 11,990 farmers
- Funds Released
- Rs 146 crore
- Key Officials Involved
- Budithi Rajashekar, Dr Manazir Jeelani Samoon, Yarlagadda Chowdary
- Districts Involved
- Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam