Tobacco farmers demand fair prices, assert right to be heard
The current price of tobacco varies significantly by type and grade, ranging from P39 ($0.67) to P97 ($1.66) per kilo, as of October 2025.
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The current price of tobacco varies significantly by type and grade, ranging from P39 ($0.67) to P97 ($1.66) per kilo, as of October 2025.
"We spend so much on fertilizer and pesticides, plus other expenses during planting and harvesting."
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