The Siasat Daily
July 12, 2007
Rajahmundry, July 10: The Central Tobacco Research Institute’s research committee meetings were inaugurated here on Monday at CTRI complex. M. Mahadevappa, former Chairman of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, in his inaugural speech said that the tobacco research has its importance in view of the global scenario.
Tobacco Board chairman J. Suresh Babu, who is the chief guest, said that the crop size as well as the average price of Indian tobacco was on the rise this year. Foreign exchange earnings were Rs. 1,713 crores and total excise revenue earnings were Rs. 9,100 crores.
“Our research efforts should be directed towards finding a breakthrough for SLA farmers who are at disadvantageous position. Fuel saving techniques and water conservation methods should be priority areas in research,” he said.
CTRI director Veeeranki Krishnamurthy gave a power-point presentation on various issues related to tobacco. He said that India retains its position as the third largest producer of tobacco and third largest exporter of FCV tobacco in the world. The KLS tobacco tops in average price and NLS tobacco tops in productivity with 1,950 kg/ha.
Tobacco Board chairman J. Suresh Babu, who is the chief guest, said that the crop size as well as the average price of Indian tobacco was on the rise this year. Foreign exchange earnings were Rs. 1,713 crores and total excise revenue earnings were Rs. 9,100 crores.
“Our research efforts should be directed towards finding a breakthrough for SLA farmers who are at disadvantageous position. Fuel saving techniques and water conservation methods should be priority areas in research,” he said.
CTRI director Veeeranki Krishnamurthy gave a power-point presentation on various issues related to tobacco. He said that India retains its position as the third largest producer of tobacco and third largest exporter of FCV tobacco in the world. The KLS tobacco tops in average price and NLS tobacco tops in productivity with 1,950 kg/ha.
