SEASONAL burley tobacco prices were averaging US$1,48 per kg at the auction floors last week amid fears that low prices obtaining would drive away farmers from growing the crop.
Statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) showed that total seasonal sales were 55 499 kg on Friday, up 83% on last year's figures.
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