Meetings reinforce strategies to strengthen the Integrated Tobacco Production System

The events brought together agricultural advisors, production managers, research and sustainability of the integrating companies, board members and evaluators of the Association of Tobacco Growers of Brazil (Afubra), as well as representatives of the Agricultural and Agricultural Workers Federations of the three southern states of Brazil (FARSUL, FETAG-RS, FAESC, FETAESC, FAEP, and FETAEP). The activities took place in Rio Pardo (two editions) and São Lourenço do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul; Rio Azul, in Paraná; and Mafra, Ituporanga, and Maravilha, in Santa Catarina. The program had as its central axis the Integration Law (Law No. 13,288/2016), also addressing topics such as good agricultural practices, soil management, use of certified seeds, hiring of labor, producer health and safety, and protection of children and adolescents. The representative of the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Santa Catarina (Faesc) on tobacco issues, regional vice president of ...