In a first- Markfed begins tobacco export to US
- July 9, 2022
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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In a first- Markfed begins tobacco export to US
Subject :Geography
Section Economic Geography
Context:
Perhaps for the first time for a Government agency, the Andhra Pradesh Markfed has exported tobacco to the US, opening a new opportunity for farmers
Location of Tobacco Industry
- Cultivation of tobacco is done all over the country, although the commercial cultivation of tobacco is concentrated in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
- Andhra Pradesh ranks first in terms of Tobacco Production.
Climatic Factors
- 50-100cm annual rainfall and 15-20oC temperature during growth period is ideal.
- Tobacco cannot sustain in rainfall more than 100cm.
- It is grown in warm climates with rich, well-drained soil.
- Too dry weather is not suitable as leaves break into small pieces.