Pinar Del Rio Increases Tobacco Planting

[El Presidente]

Pinar Del Rio Increases Tobacco Planting

Tele Pinar. 23rd December 2010

Farmers of this Cuban western province are stepping up tobacco planting for a larger 2011, task they expect to conclude next month. The regional director of the sector, Enrique Cruz, said the farmers are optimistic over the good health of the crops and the weather conditions, favorable for cultivation.

During the current planting season the peasants of the area (140 km west of Havana) should plant more than 17,000 hectares, more than in previous years.

The work is in progress, and to date 12, 078 hectares have already been planted, said the official.

The experience and stability of the labor force in the territory, are prerequisites for achieving high levels of quality, said Cruz.

This region has international reputation for the excellence of its tobacco, and it contributes over 50 percent of the domestic production of the leafs used in the coveted cigars.

[Dbone]

Thank you for the news, Pres. I'm confused. They're planting more because conditions are SO good? Are they "Making hay while the sun shines", or more appropriate.... tobacco.

[PigFish]

Rob,

Buy a few hundred acres and hire a few good hands and show the world how to make the best cigar! -Piggy