The new seeds, engineered at the company’s research center in Passo do Sobrado, Brazil, offer a measurable shift in productivity. Field evaluations recorded yields reaching 3,270 kilograms per hectare, a 30 percent increase over traditional domestic varieties. These genetics aim to mitigate the growing pressure of unpredictable weather patterns and pest infestations that threaten regional agricultural stability.
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Alliance One Deploys Climate-Resilient Tobacco Seeds in Tanzania
Farmers in Tanzania’s Tabora region are transitioning to proprietary tobacco seed varieties designed to withstand drought and disease. Alliance One International officially launched the AOV portfolio—specifically variants AOV 212, 405, and 815—following a three-year trial period that confirmed significant improvements in crop resilience and yield stability.
Helio Moura, senior vice president of crop governance at Alliance One, noted that the transition is intended to bolster both crop quality and farmer income. To support the adoption of these genetics, the company’s agricultural extension teams are providing technical training to local farmers, ensuring the new varieties are paired with optimized cultivation practices. The move signals a broader effort by the company to integrate climate-resilient technology across its sourcing operations in 15 countries.
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