Of this, tea smallholders operate in 60% of the total tea land and account for more than 70% of the total tea produced. Currently, a great deal is being made about the tea industry and tea companies being in hot water over concerns on wages, productivity, output, and quality. A tea plot needs more than just the expertise of tea harvesters to yield a successful output. Our experience as tea smallholders is clear proof of this fact and should not be lightly disregarded. In 2018, tea smallholders contributed more than 70% of the overall tea production in the country.)

Source: The Nation November 06, 2020 00:00 UTC