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Guwahati: An association of tea planters in the northeast has opposed the Centre’s directive to sell 100% of dust tea and 50% of other grades produced.
The plea was voiced during the recently concluded 36th Biennial General Meeting of the Tea Association of India, Assam Branch, held in Tezpur. The event saw the esteemed presence of Ruhul Amin, Assistant High Commissioner from Bangladesh, adding an international perspective to the discussions on vital issues affecting the tea industry.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a significant move towards ensuring the safety and quality of tea production, Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), addressed a gathering of Tea Growers and Tea Planters during an interactive session held on Friday, 19th January 2024 in Kellyden, Assam. India News | Assam: FSSAI CEO, Tea Board Join Hands with Growers, Planters to Ensure Safety and Quality of Tea Production.
Clonal tea seedlings, which are cloned from hybrid varieties of the plant, are helping develop the tea industry of Bangladesh by providing high yields of top-quality tea, according to growers.
Tea farmers in Bangladesh are concerned about seeing lower yields this year as much of their trees have been afflicted by various diseases and pests amid the ongoing heatwave and insufficient rain.