Agbiz submits comments on Tobacco And Electronic Systems Delivery Control Bill
Tobacco products are legal products. Whilst the potential harmful consequences of smoking are recognised, this kind of restriction on advertising, promotion and display does not apply to any other product that is legally sold in South Africa.
Cigarettes are Non-Essential, but Tobacco can Still Help the Fight against Covid-19
Banning the sale of tobacco during the lockdown against coronavirus is controversial. But what does tobacco have to offer us in this time of Covid-19?
Tobacco
Introduction The tobacco plant is a member of the same botanical family as tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplants. Tobacco does well in poorer soils, providing farmers with a welcome alternative crop. In many cases, tobacco provides a higher income than any other smallholder crop. As a crop, it fits well into environmentally friendly rotations: growing […]