A team of Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB), led by its Chairman Pakistan Tobacco Board visited Green Leaf threshing Unit of M/S Phillip Morris Pakistan Ltd.
Irshad Khan, Head of Leaf PMPK, welcomed the Chairman PTB and thanked for his visit and support by the PTB. Amjid from the PMPK informed that the PMPK has allocated Rs 45.32 million for sustainable Tobacco Production program in the name of GAP(Good Agriculture Practices)which includes pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers on subsidized rates, reforestation etc as well as for the welfare activities of tobacco farmers detailed as under.
Usage of substandard inputs by tobacco farmers during cultivation of tobacco is one a main issue which gives harmful residual effects on tobacco and also suffers export of tobacco. It was informed that the PMPK has allocated sufficient funds to provide full year package to the farmers of tobacco during 2015 including these inputs on subsidized rates to discourage utilization of substandard inputs. It was further informed that the PMPK has provided potash to its 900 tobacco farmers of A-category free of cost in view of improving the quality of tobacco. The PMPKL provides Clip Sticks free of cost to its 600 farmers in 2015 with objective to eliminate the child labour in tobacco farming. The PMPKL has organized Summer School program aimed at engaging children during annual summer vacations in academic, extra-curricular and civic education activities that otherwise are free to take part in tobacco stick tying and other farming activities at this time with their family or at a closer neighbourhood.
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