Out of 23 thousand tons as much as this year’s tobacco harvest weighs, only 250 tons have been purchased so far at an average purchase price of about 135 denars. Last year, in the same period, 10 thousand tons were purchased at an average purchase price of 220 denars, claims the union of tobacco associations. Due to such catastrophic prices, tobacco farmers staged Sunday a warning protest in Prilep.

The tobacco farmers even announce blocking of the purchase centers starting tomorrow, if the purchase continues at the same prices.