Philip Morris USA established specific Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) to encourage the growth of quality tobacco under conditions that help to: reduce environmental impact; support good labor management practices, including on-farm safety; and promote operational efficiencies.
CROP MANAGEMENT
- Seed and Variety Integrity
- Integrated Pest Management
- Nutrient Management
- Crop Integrity
- On-Farm Storage
- Market Preparation and Non-Tobacco Related Materials Management
| ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
- Natural Resource Management
- Crop Protection Agent Management
| LABOR MANAGEMENT
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PM USA continues to improve their GAP program to address societal expectations and to foster continuous improvement among growers and tobacco merchants.
The
2011 GAP Handbook contains detailed practices for each topical area, user-friendly recording sections to capture key production information, and additional recommendations for online resources that support good agriculture practices.
Learn how tobaccos are cured, the natural resources used in curing, and how Altria’s tobacco companies support
sustainable curing practices.
Malawi is an example of a country where environmental and socioeconomic problems present great challenges that require a holistic approach. For several years, PM USA supported organizations like Washington State University to provide support for sustainability programs in Malawi. Today, Altria Group, on behalf of its tobacco companies, supports
Total LandCare and its programs in Malawi to address:
- Sustainability of agriculture resources
- Reduction in environmental degradation
- Maintaining and enriching forestation through an expansive tree planting program
- Training communities on agriculture and health management practices including irrigation systems and safe water supplies
- General education focused on improving the quality of life in the grower communities
