<h1>Virginia Tobacco Production in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka: Detailed Analysis of 2009-11 Crop Seasons and Improvement Initiatives.</h1> Virginia tobacco production in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka was detailed for the crop seasons 2009-10 and 2010-11. In Andhra Pradesh, the area covered was 116,543 hectares with a production of 207.58 million kg in 2009-10 and 116,386 hectares with 173.24 million kg in 2010-11. Karnataka had 79,622 hectares producing 115.67 million kg in 2009-10 and 80,516 hectares with 127.85 million kg in 2010-11. The Tobacco Board has implemented programs to enhance productivity and quality, including supplying machinery and tarpaulins to reduce non-tobacco materials, as stated by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.