THE National Tobacco Administration formally launched last February 15 the latest edition of the Tobacco Production Manual (Virginia and Burley) by the NTA Techno Updating Task Force.
NTA Administration and CEO Robert Victor G. Seares Jr. received copies of the manual for Crop Year 2020 and 2021 from Acting Deputy Administrator for Operations and Task Force Chair Roberto R. Bonoan.
The publication, as a component of the NTA Communications Support Program, will serve as general reference materials for extension workers, Science Research Specialists and other Extension Service Providers in assisting tobacco farmers on updated quality leaf production technology.
Part of the agency’s thrust for sustainable industry is to provide technology assistance to the tobacco growers for quality production.
“Our farmers must follow the updated package of technology for the production of quality leaves that meet the standards of both the local and global markets, in an environmentally sustainable manner, and get the maximum return from their tobacco farming enterprises,” Administrator Seares said in his message.
The updated information and technology components of the manual were prepared during the online workshop of the Techno Updating Task Force members held in August last year.
Bonoan said that the members were identified experts in tobacco production from the NTA Branch Offices in collaboration with experts from the private sector.