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The performance of the GTAC, formed in 1970, comes at a time the tea industry is said to be grappling with a steady decline in yield and quality triggered by climate change. Assam produces ...
Barkakoty said that the tea estates of Assam could not avail of the scheme because of land classification and certain other conditions in the guidelines. Therefore, the NETA appealed to both the ...
The central government has allowed tea estates in Assam to benefit from the flagship oil palm mission, weeks after an industry body in the region made representations. The Tribune, now published ...
Robots and drones are being used in tea plantations across China to help farmers complete their most difficult daily tasks. Longjing Village in Hangzhou, China recently demonstrated their machines ...
Whether you’re a couple beginning your honeymoon, a tea enthusiast eager to explore the plantations, or someone in search of a soulful escape, Assam has something special for everyone.
In Assam, tea farmers are finding it difficult to adjust to changing market conditions while maintaining this livelihood. While people increasingly focus on health and sustainability, the tea ...
The standoff follows several violent incidents at estates in Kenya, the world's fourth-leading tea producer. In January, a farm belonging to Sri Lankan-owned Browns Plantations was attacked and ...
These gardens comprise a grant area of approximately 4236.07 hector and 2332.71 hector of lush tea plantation with a capacity to produce over 40 lacs kg of premium Assam tea.
As Penshurst Estate in Peerumade, Idukki’s first commercial tea plantation, celebrates its 150th anniversary, the story of the region’s first school also comes to the spotlight. The estate’s ...
Having visited Sri Lanka and walked around the tea plantations, I knew I had to do something to bring my passion to life. “Sri Lankan tea is of such good quality and the people are so ...
Assam is famously called the "Tea Capital of India." It is home to some of the finest tea gardens in the world. With green hills, fresh air, and a calming atmosphere, these plantations provide the ...
The Bengal labour department will approach the State Productivity Council and seek a report on the minimum wage for tea garden workers. The decision was made at a meeting of the minimum wage committee ...