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Projected Drop in Tea Crop Production
Context
Tea estates in Assam and West Bengal may experience a 50% decline in production if sufficient and evenly distributed rainfall is not received in the coming months. Tea Board of India data indicates a 40% decrease in Assam and 23% decrease in West Bengal production up to March 2024.
Key-highlights
- Impact of Low Rainfall: February witnessed significantly lower rainfall compared to the last six years in Assam and West Bengal, affecting tea cultivation.
- Wilting of Tea Bushes: High temperatures and lack of rainfall have caused significant wilting of tea bushes, leading to further anticipated crop loss in the upcoming months.
- Price Fluctuations: Despite production decline, prices have not seen a corresponding increase, unlike the situation during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
- Regulatory Concerns: Recent regulations from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have added 20 chemicals to the list of banned substances for tea.
Fact Box:Tea Crop
Tea Board of India
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