Cold winds blow for tobacco, wine farmers as bans stay put

The banning of cigarettes by government under the Covid-19 lockdown is said to be straining the industry.
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Tobacco farmers are feeling the early winter chill as the state digs in on the cigarette-sale ban.

The rules have been clarified to protect the food chain, but farmers say they are still facing problems.

The banning of cigarettes by government under the Covid-19 lockdown is said to be straining the industry.
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