“Our tea is globally recognised, but when our Government makes such a claim, and imposes a fertiliser ban, they are essentially saying our tea is not healthy. Governments should not do business,” he said, adding: “When Governments try to do business, disaster strikes. He further stated that many countries have fallen because governments try to take control of the business. The tea industry feeds the rural economy driven by 500,000 smallholders, estate workers, 550-600 operating factories and many more involved up until the point of export. As a result, the CTTA highlights that this ban will impact the livelihoods of 3 million people.

Source: The Nation July 15, 2021 19:18 UTC