Łuków Tobacco Growers Association

The Łuków Tobacco Growers Association was established in 2005. The main goal of the Association is to protect the interests of farmers and ensure the profitability of tobacco production.

Growers from Łukowa are renowned for cultivating the highest quality tobacco, and the town itself is often referred to as the “capital of Polish tobacco.” The success of the production is built on 80 years of tradition, premium-quality raw materials, professional knowledge, and the hard work of farmers.

The creation of the Association was driven by challenges in the industry, including the potential introduction of unfavorable EU and national legislation, as well as unfair practices (such as tobacco purchasing and classification rules) implemented by large entities in the tobacco market.

Thanks to consolidation, a united group was formed with a strong negotiating position, capable of acting as an influential body and an equal partner in discussions concerning the tobacco industry at both national and international levels.

Activities of the Łuków Tobacco Growers Association

• Conducting negotiations with tobacco processors (including international tobacco corporations);
• Organizing the tobacco industry by strengthening the position of tobacco producer groups and organizations;
• Developing various forms of mutual cooperation among producers to align with the solutions required by the European Union;
• Representing the interests of the Association before state administration, local governments, and business entities;
• Advocating for the creation of legal and organizational conditions conducive to conducting and developing agricultural activities, particularly tobacco cultivation;
• Participating in shaping agricultural policy, and in exceptional circumstances, organizing various forms of legally sanctioned protests;
• Providing advisory, instructional, and training activities;
• Collaborating with agricultural organizations, scientific research institutions, and advisory services;
• Ensuring members are kept informed on organizational and substantive matters;
• Assisting members with financing investments aimed at the development and modernization of farms;
• Stimulating the development of producer groups as a component of entrepreneurship in rural areas;
• Striving to ensure the necessary competitiveness of Polish tobacco producers in European and global markets.