The Centre has allowed registered and unregistered tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh to sell excess Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco from the 2025-26 crop season at Tobacco Board-authorised auction platforms. The move follows a government review of prevailing market conditions in the state
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to restrict Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco production to 81 million kg in 2026-27 after surplus output, weak exports and sluggish procurement triggered a price crash, leaving thousands of farmers facing severe financial distress.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu urged the Centre to support Andhra farmers by funding tobacco procurement, revising palm oil import duties, addressing US tariffs on aqua exports, and reducing GST on mango pulp to benefit local industries
