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[Asia, India] Tobacco Board fixes Karnataka crop at 102 million kg

The Tobacco Board has increased Karnataka's crop size by four per cent to 102 million kg (mkg) for the crop year 2013-14. A decision to this effect was taken at the full board meeting held recently. The trade had demanded 112 mkg and growers request was
Business Line (The Hindu)
added May 6, 2013 14:41
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[Philippines] Combating child labor and improving the lives of tobacco farmers

The Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation Inc. (JVOFI), Cordillera Green Network (CGN), and the Child and Family Service Philippines Inc. (CFSPI) are in the forefront as partners of PMFTC in its corporate social responsibility programs to the towns that supply the
Business Mirror (ph)
added May 6, 2013 01:41
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[Virginia] Tobacco farmers dip into feeding a new addiction ($$)

The introduction of chickpeas in the heart of Virginia tobacco country is being sponsored by America’s largest hummus maker in response to what the company says is a looming shortage of low-fat chickpea dip.
Times Of London (uk)
added May 5, 2013 22:00
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[Louisiana] Tobacco Lovers Discover Mystique of Perique

Perique’s spicy, earthy flavor, imparted during curing in oak barrels, has gained new favor. ... In 2000, American Spirit introduced a perique cigarette, giving Mr. Martin the consistent buyer he needed. Over the years, American Spirit and its perique b
New York Times
added May 5, 2013 11:52
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[Africa, Kenya] Don’t expect us to puff in the Counties – BAT

(BAT) has ruled out the possibility of investing in new factories in Kenya. The company’s out going Managing Director Gary Fagan said on Tuesday that although there has been pressure from new county governments, such proposals have not been driven by fac
Capital FM Kenya (ke)
added Apr 30, 2013 22:16
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[Canada] Nelson business told to remove tobacco plants from window

Comment magazine publisher Michael Chesney received warning that the tobacco plants growing in his store front violate a section of the Tobacco Control Act which prohibits the display of tobacco products. He has until Wednesday to remove them.
Nelson (BC) Star (ca)
added Apr 30, 2013 15:56
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[Philippines] BAT jacks up purchases of tobacco leaves

British American Tobacco’s Philippine unit has doubled its yearly purchase of local tobacco leaves to 3.6 million kilograms as the company strives for a firmer foothold in the domestic market. James Lafferty, BAT Philippines general manager, said in an i
Philippine Daily Inquirer (ph)
added Apr 30, 2013 14:18
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[UK] Students' controversial smoking play to run at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre

SMOKING is a controversial issue, so when a group of students wrote a play about the history of tobacco as a commodity, it was bound to grab attention. And their script was so gripping that Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre decided to produce the play for a
This Is Gloucester
added Apr 30, 2013 11:52
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[Africa, Zimbabwe] Tobacco farmers' night plight

It is freezing cold on the grounds of some tobacco auction floors in the city. The farmers putting up for the night in makeshift tents are worried as the chilling dawn of winter starts biting heavily.
ZBC (zw)
added Apr 29, 2013 01:10
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[Maryland] The 3-Minute Interview: Anjela Barnes helps bring Colonial tobacco plantation to life

Barnes is communications manager for the Accokeek Foundation, which operates 200 acres of Piscataway Park in Prince George's County. The foundation hosts educational programs about farming, history and conservation, and its outdoor living history museum
Washington DC Examiner
added Apr 29, 2013 01:03
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