Darjeeling first flush tea likely to be hit by prolonged dry spell

[ad_1] The production of Darjeeling first flush tea is likely to be severely hit this year as a prolonged dry spell in the hills may cut into this premium tea output. The first flush crop in the Darjeeling hills, known...

Centre increases outlay for Tea Development & Promotion Scheme

[ad_1] To extend greater support to the tea sector, the outlay for the Tea Development and Promotion Scheme has been increased by 82 per cent to ₹528.97 crore for the next two financial years, per the Commerce Department.Also read: Winter...