August 7, 2020//-Tea production in the first half of this year grew by 41 per cent on the back of good weather in the first quarter of this year, resulting in one of the highest volumes witnessed in the recent years.
Industry figures from the Tea Directorate indicate the volumes rose to 300.6 million kilogrammes (kg) in the review period up from 212.6 million kg in the corresponding period last year.
“Unlike other years, commencement of the long rains this year was preceded by a prolonged period of short rains, which contributed to exceptionally higher production during the first quarter,” said the report from the directorate.
However, the directorate says production, which has already started declining in the last three months, will likely remain depressed for the remainder of the year because of the cold season and cessation of rain.
“The second half of the year is expected to register lower production on account of cold weather conditions followed by dry weather,” the regulator said.
