Malawi Qrowers Protest Tobacco Prices

Source from:  tobaccoreporter.com 05/09/2004

Tobacco growers in Malawi have withdrawn 300 bales of northern division dark-fired tobacco (NDDF) from the Lilongwe auction floors. Buyers are offering US$0.20 per kg because they are unhappy with the quality of this year's crop. NDDF tobacco usually is sold for higher prices than other tobacco types because it is difficult to produce. Last year, NDDF tobacco in Malawi drew $2.80 per kg. Enditem