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A worker harvests tobacco leaves in Bad Krozingen, south west Germany, September 22, 2010. After the harvest, which takes place from July to mid-October, the leaves will either dry for 7 to 8 days for the 'Virgin' tobacco plant or 5 to 6 weeks for the 'Dark' variety, before being delivered to manufactures. In addition to the national cigarette industries, it is estimated some 800 - 1000 tonnes of tobacco will be exported to the Middle East this year, according to the Federal Association of German Tobacco Growers. Picture taken September 22. REUTERS/Tarek Mostafa (GERMANY - Tags: AGRICULTURE BUSINESS)
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