International tobacco growers discuss production

The Tobacco Commission on Monday joined tobacco growers and other global industry players at the 2023 International Tobacco Growers Association (ITGA) annual general meeting underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The general meeting is, among other things, expected to tackle trends in the tobacco industry such as crop diversification, regulations, and Environmental, Social and Governance issues.

Delegates also have the opportunity to appreciate the state of tobacco production in different parts of the world.

The Tobacco Commission attends the International Tobacco Growers Association annual general meetings to gain global insights into production developments in order to inform practices in Malawi.

The Malawi delegation to the 38th ITGA annual general meeting comprises the Tobacco Commission, TAMA Farmers Trust, Hail & Cotton and ARET.

Malawi is one of the founding members of the International Tobacco Growers Association.

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