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Tea farmers struggle for survival in fields of gold

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The price of tea in UK supermarkets increased by 15% after droughts in India and Kenya. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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  1. We want tea waste to be monitored. Some unscrupulous producers are procuring tea waste illegally and reprocessing it. As many gardens are emphasizing on quality and resorting to fine plucking, the stipulation of 2% waste can be lowered.
    SOURCE: Economic Times 3 weeks ago
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