Vijayawada, Sept. 3 -- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu today directed the officials of Mark Fed and tobacco Companies to complete the process of purchasing Black Burley tobacco produce from the farmers by the end of September.
The Minister held a meeting with the officials of agriculture and other departments in the Secretariat at Amaravati, near here, and reviewed the purchase of Black Burley tobacco produce from the farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Atchennaidu said, "As much as 80 million kg of black burley tobacco has been cultivated in the state, and so far 22 companies have purchased 40 million kg,while 15 million kg has been purchased through AP Mark Fed.""So far, a total of 55 million kg of tobacco ...