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In 2020 a machine was developed to pluck selected tea leaves.
There is a big demand for Ceylon Tea and there will be a big demand for Ceylon Tea Wine.
Majority of Low Growns prices also fell while Mid Growns prices grew.
Production is expected to recover in 2023, with the fertilizer being applied.
"RPCs benefitted from weakening of the rupee that gave them an over 80% increase in rupee revenue in 2023 vs 2021"
Plantation workers will have to be paid 1350 rupees a day, there will be a ‘daily special allowance’ of 350 rupees
Tea production could sharply fall if fertilizer supplies reduce
"If we make the country organic we can earn 20 billion US dollars in two years." the minister said
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
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