La Ragie Libanaise Des Tabacs Et Tombacs (REGIE) started receiving the tobacco harvest of Lebanese farmers across different regions. In this regard, farmers delivered their harvest to the Srifa center – which is considered the largest in Tyr - while an atmosphere of calmness prevailed over the situation. In addition to that, all precautionary measures from COVID-19 were implemented and the administration of the center managed to set out a spaced-out schedule between the towns in order to prevent any congestion.
Meanwhile, the tobacco quality expert at the center, Mr. Hassan Sbeiti noted that “the Lebanese farmer is generous, and the handover process is taking place as planned for by Regie and its Director General Engineer Nassif Seklaoui.”
For his part, Farmer Khoder Mheish said: “The handover procedure is very peaceful and calm; however, it would have been more appreciated to have the price increased per kilo, especially in light of the exorbitant price inclines and the economic crisis that Lebanon is going through.”
As for farmer Al-Abed Askar, he stressed that “Regie is always the first to care for the farmers and has already given a 50% increase on the original price and that is a great assist for the farmer who would like to express their gratitude for this gesture.”
In the same regard, farmer Ahmed Hussein noted that “the