Bulgaria: Tobacco low yields are at the expense of higher quality

Published 2021년 9월 14일

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Bulgaria's tobacco harvest is expected to be smaller this year due to decreased production of Oriental and Virginia tobacco varieties, with a 8.2% and 31.7% drop, respectively, primarily due to dry summer conditions and reduced cultivation. Despite these challenges, farmers anticipate high-quality yields. The Burley tobacco harvest has seen a 30.6% increase, offsetting the loss. The total harvest figures will be known upon conclusion of the purchase campaign. The National Association of Tobacco Producers is advocating for the quality of tobacco as a key factor, especially with the rise of smokeless tobacco products. There is pending political negotiation regarding the extension of transitional national aid until 2027, which would provide support to registered tobacco producers.

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There are less harvested areas with tobacco this year in all varieties. Oriental tobacco production is 8.2% lower than last year, and for the Virginia type the decrease is 31.7% due to a reduction in both area and average yield. However, farmers expect high quality products. BGN 85 million additionally for agriculture As of the beginning of September, the harvested tobacco type "Burley" is 30.6% more on an annual basis, as the increased productivity per unit area neutralizes the negative effect of the reduction of the areas, according to the latest operational data of the Ministry of Agriculture. "Practice shows that in dry summers and low yields per decare, the quality of tobacco is unique. In other words - low yields are at the expense of higher quality, "commented Tsvetan Filev, chairman of the National Association of Tobacco Producers in Bulgaria (NAT-2010) to BNR. According to him, the reasons for the smaller amount of expected harvest this year are mainly two - the dry ...

Source: Agri