Small tea growers in Assam are facing challenges as bought leaf tea factories are set to stop procuring green leaves due to stringent quality compliance regulations. Around 1.5 lakh small tea growers and 15 lakh people are directly or indirectly involved in the industry.
A premium CTC tea from Assam's Sonitpur district was auctioned for the highest price of the year at Rs 651 per kg. GTAC is considered a hub of quality teas, with Deckiajuli Tea Estate setting a record price. Learn more about the latest auction prices and quality teas in Assam.
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