TEA
ALLIANCE: ECONOMY
NEWS: Not in favour of genetically modified tea, says Asia
Tea Alliance
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IN THE NEWS?
India is the world's 2nd largest tea producer, with
Assam contributing 55% of production. The Asia Tea Alliance promotes
sustainable tea practices and addresses climate change impacts on tea
cultivation.
Tea
Industry and Asia Tea Alliance
Indian Tea Industry:
- India is the 2nd largest tea
producer globally and the largest black tea producer, exporting to
countries like Iran, Iraq, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
- Employs 1.16 million workers
directly, with Assam contributing 55% of India's tea production. India's
tea production grew by 39% from 2008 to 2022.
Geographical
Conditions for Tea Cultivation:
- Climate: Tropical and
subtropical, with a warm, moist, frost-free environment.
- Soil: Deep, fertile,
well-drained, rich in humus.
- Temperature: 15-23°C;
Rainfall: 150-200 cm annually.
- Key producing states include
Assam, West Bengal (Darjeeling), Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and others.
Asia
Tea Alliance:
- An alliance of tea
associations from major Asian producers like India, China, Sri Lanka, and
Japan.
- Focuses on promoting
sustainable tea practices, addressing climate change impacts, and
fostering trade cooperation.
Source:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/not-in-favour-of-genetically-modified-tea-says-asia-tea-alliance/article68841609.ece