Quality Karnataka tobacco attracts buyers

Bangalore: Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco variety to the tune of 1.43 lakh kg has been marketed at the end of third-day of tobacco auctions at various platforms in Karnataka. ... According to Mr K.N. Vishakantaiah, Regional Manager, Tobacco Board, Karnataka, “Crop quality is in good condition and it is reflecting in large quantity of Brights and Medium grades getting sold instantly. In the first three days of auctions, highest price fetched was around Rs 125/kg. The volume is set to pick up after Dasara festival,” he added. Continued