Innovations in Indian Tea Research for Small Growers

The Tea Board of India has spurred significant research by national institutions, leading to the development of highly productive tea clones like TB1, TB2, and TB12. These institutes have also created miniature tea factories, plucking machines, and trimming machines specifically for small tea growers. Additionally, they have formulated productive and environmentally friendly fertilizers to ensure consistent green tea leaf quality.

Applying these research findings offers a significant opportunity for sustainability for Assamese small-scale tea growers. Many small tea growers have expressed interest in utilizing plucking machines to reduce plucking costs, highlighting a substantial chance for these growers to increase their revenue through the adoption of such advanced machinery.