The Sri Lanka Tea Board has reported a tea output of 307 million kg for 2017, which represents a five percent year on year increase. This rise follows a decline of 11.1 percent in 2016 – a seven year low. Industry experts predict a potential outcome of 320 kg in 2018 provided weather conditions remain constant. The higher output was reported despite difficulties, which included drought, floods, poor application of…
The Sri Lanka Tea Board has reported a tea output of 307 million kg for 2017, which represents a five percent year on year increase.
This rise follows a decline of 11.1 percent in 2016 – a seven year low. Industry experts predict a potential outcome of 320 kg in 2018 provided weather conditions remain constant.
The higher output was reported despite difficulties, which included drought, floods, poor application of fertiliser, a government ban on pesticides and restricted labour. Experts identify the weather, inability to source cost-effective weedicides, disruption of agricultural practices and high fertiliser costs as factors that could affect production in 2018.
