Tea industry Archives

August 2, 2024

In the traditionally male-dominated Sri Lankan plantation sector, particularly within tea plantations, a profound shift is underway as women step into roles once reserved for men. Leading this transformation are Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) like Browns Plantations, which are implementing targeted initiatives to empower and support women through comprehensive training and skill development programs. […]

November 21, 2022

Colombo, 20th November 2022: The Centre for Child Rights and Business in Sri Lanka (The Centre) is scheduled to host a conference on the 22nd November 2022, under the theme ‘Towards a Family-Friendly Tea Industry’. The one-day conference, supported by Save the Children’s Country Office in Sri Lanka, will take place in […]

February 15, 2018

Cites substantial recent EPA study, growing body of scientific evidence showing no ill effects to human health Warns of crop losses upto Rs. 20 billion per annum, increased loss to smallholders Calls on TRI to urgently stipulate alternatives acceptable to buyers and feasible for producers Demands scientific, evidence based justification for continuation of ban Tea […]

Empowering Women: Browns Plantations Revolutionizes Gender Roles in Sri Lankan Tea Industry

The Centre for Child Rights and Business to host ‘Towards a Family-Friendly Tea Industry’ conference

Tea industry stakeholders unite to call for lifting of glyphosate ban or viable alternative in face of mounting crop losses