Tea Control Act News Today

Latest news, analysis and opinions from the Daily FT, Sri Lankas only national business newspaper. ..

For generations, tea has been intricately woven into the socio-economic fabric of Sri Lanka. In 2022, Sri Lanka’s tea exports earned a record Rs. 411 billion according to the Sri Lanka Tea Board. While large-scale company-owned and managed plantations have historically dominated tea production, today over 400,000 tea smallholders island-wide contribute significantly, accounting for 74%...