Abstract:
Fuelwood consumption for this industry is viewed. In 1984-85 total area under tobacco crop in Pakistan was 50,200 hectares and production was 89. 2 million kg. However, in NWFP the total area under tobacco was 29,067 hectares and production was 58.16 million kg. Four methods are adopted for tobacco curing i.e. air, sun, flue and fire drying. The tobacco crop grown in NWFP is cured by flue or fire drying methods. The estimated number of kilns (Bhatties) in NWFP is 15,000. Data were collected from 58 curing units throughout the province. The average loading capacity of green tobacco per unit is 1500-2500 kg. The average consumption of fire-wood per sample unit is 1. 26 ni3 per load and 6 to 7 days are required to cure one load. The average price of firewood is Rs. 20/-, 28/- and 35/- per 40 kg. for Malakand, Hazara and Peshawar Civil Division respectively. Average rate of rented kilns per load was Rs. 300/-.
Page(s):
203-206
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Forestry, Volume: 37, Issue: 4, Year: 1987