REIVEW OF INTEGRATED TOBACCO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

PRESENTED BY : DR. BRUCE C. MUNTHALI2013 TOBACCO INDUSTRY SEMINAR

PRESENTATION OUTLINE1. BACKGROUND2. IMPLEMENTATION MODALITIES3. SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES4. WAY FORWARD

1. BACKGROUNDApproved in 2012Preliminary Implementation Guidelines put in

place2013 First Year of roll out

2. IMPLEMENTATION MODALITIESDefinition of RolesGrower Identification by Contracted Parties

(Registration)Input Distribution and Loan MechanismTransport Logistics (Management and Delivery

Mechanism)Marketing Arrangements (Sales Plan)

3. SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGESSUCCESSES

GAP compliant (Crop production and quality increase), Child Labour, reforestation

Increased access to inputsImprovements in Pricing (Compared to 2 to 3

years ago, IPS/Auction)Short Marketing Period (July/ August)Improved CSR (Education / Health Afforestation)

4. SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES, Cont’d/..CHALLENGES

Mix Up of Contracted farmers amongst merchants including Association

Off loading problems (IPS/Auction)Delays in executing payments to farmers after

full repayment of loans

5. WAY FORWARDImplement IPS in line with the revised regulations

incorporated in the revised Tobacco Act.