The tobacco auction floors have closed farmers began protesting. The 2026 tobacco marketing season opened today, with the first bale selling for US$4.60 per kilogram, slightly higher than the US$4.20 per kilogram recorded at the start of last season.
However, many farmers are unhappy because the prices quickly dropped after the opening sale, which led to protests at the auction floors. It is believed that the drop in prices was caused by an oversupply of tobacco. However, such a sharp decline after just one day of trading is raising serious concern among farmers.
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