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FAIFA flags concern over Tobacco Board's 43% cut in FCV tobacco crop size
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) has expressed concern over the Tobacco Board's decision to reduce authorised Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco crop size by 43 per cent for the upcoming season. FAIFA warned that the reduction could impose a fresh financial shock on farmers recovering from unsold stocks, weak price realisation and mounting debt. The association noted that unauthorised cultivation and competition from Zimbabwe, Brazil, Zambia and Malawi have contributed to the demand-supply imbalance.
Aug 10, 2026 1 source