Tobacco moves economy of almost half of the cities of the South
domingo, 29 janeiro 2017
According to data of the harvest 2015/2016, cultivation of the leaf yielded R $ 5.2 billion to the producers of the region With more than 98% of production concentrated in the South, tobacco is in many municipalities the driving force behind development. This is the case of Canguçu, in Rio Grande do Sul, which in
Brazil exports more than USD 2 billion in tobacco last year
quinta-feira, 19 janeiro 2017
Tobacco is 6th in the Brazilian agribusiness sector. In Rio Grande do Sul, tobacco accounted for 10% of total exports in Rio Grande do Sul, being the second most shipped product. In Santa Catarina, it occupies the 4th position. January 2017 – Following Price Waterhouse Coopers’ trend, the tobacco sector showed a slight decrease in
Tobacco harvesting started already
terça-feira, 08 setembro 2015
In the micro region of Santa Cruz do Sul, which includes the Rio Pardo Valley, tobacco transplanted for the season 2015/2016 reaches about 75%. In the three states of southern Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná, the percentage reaches 45%, as shown by the technical manager of the Tobacco Growers’ Association of Brazil (Afubra), Iraldo Backes. In Vera Cruz, just over 80% of the tobacco was already transplanted, according to agricultural technician Jeferson Klunk. For this season there was no delay in production, the proof is that some producers, alone, began harvesting the first leaves.
El Niño requires special attention from tobacco producers
terça-feira, 14 julho 2015
Santa Cruz do Sul / RS – Winter 2015 will have temperatures and above average rainfall in southern Brazil, especially in the months of August and September. That’s because winter is under the influence of the climate phenomenon El Niño. Heavy rains in recent weeks are the effect of this variable. Under this scenario, tobacco
FCV Green Tobacco Trade Reached Nearly 90% of the Brazilian Crop
terça-feira, 07 julho 2015
Santa Cruz do Sul / RS – The commercialization of the 2014/15 crop has advanced during the month of June. Data from the Tobacco Growers Association of Brazil (Afubra) indicate that the volume delivered by the producers of the three southern states already nearing 90%. This means that the production estimated at 601,6 thousand tons of tobacco Virginia type, just over 60 tons are still with the tobacco growers. The expectation is that the sale is closed between late July and early August.
The 2015 Crop has increased productivity and inconsistency in the average price
terça-feira, 09 junho 2015
Santa Cruz do Sul / RS – With 80% of the crop 2014/15 marketed in three southern states, the Tobacco Growers Association of Brazil (Afubra) announced over the weekend that there was an increase in productivity and inconsistency the average price of Virginia tobacco, the most produced in the region. The balance is based on a survey conducted by the entity with 1,759 farmers in Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná.
Monday to celebrate the Tobacco industry sector
quarta-feira, 27 maio 2015
Santa Cruz do Sul/RS – The South region of Brazil concentrates one of the largest industrial complexes in tobacco processing in world sheet, involving thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Every year, Brazil gets customers from about 100 countries interested in the tobacco produced in the region. The product’s tradition is linked to the high
Tobacco green price improves in the Central and High lands of Rio Grande do Sul estate
quarta-feira, 27 maio 2015
Prices paid for green tobacco (both as Burley Virginia) in the Central and High land of Rio Pardo region of Rio Grande do Sul, responded in recent days. The finding is José Francisco Telöken, technical advisor for agriculture. In the first months of the year the producers came to protest against low pay for the
Industry awaits certification that should value the Brazilian tobacco abroad
quinta-feira, 21 maio 2015
National smoke may be certified by the Ministry of Agriculture and earn more export competitiveness Although not a legal requirement, certification and traceability tobacco may also ensure the competitiveness of Brazilian products in foreign markets. Faced with the threat of African production, these actions can be a difference in the near future. Currently, Brazil is
Green tobacco sales in Brazil has passed half of the harvest
quarta-feira, 20 maio 2015
The Association of Tobacco Growers in Brazil (Afubra) estimates that approximately 60% of Virginia tobacco production has been traded on the 2014/2015 crop in southern Brazil, which is equivalent to 360,966 tons of production estimate of 601,610 tons. For Burley variety, the entity selling points of 59,075 tonnes – around 71% of the planting forecast
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