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Additional fertilizer relief announced for small-scale tea plantation ...
Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratne, stated that the government has decided to provide an additional fertilizer subsidy to small-scale tea plantation owners. He noted that the necessary funds for the initiative have already been allocated by the Treasury. Minister Vidyaratne further stated that although there is currently no shortage of fertilizer in the country, fertilizer prices may increase in the future. Elaborating further, the Minister stated, “Given the current global situation, fertilizer prices have increased, while shipping costs and maritime insurance premiums have also risen. As a result, the cost of imported fertilizer is expected to continue increasing. Despite these challenges, we will ensure a continuous supply of fertilizer to the country.” “To ease the burden on farmers caused by rising prices, the government previously provided paddy farmers with a subsidy of Rs. 5,000 per hectare as an additional relief measure in light of the prevailing conflict situation. This subsidy is applicable for up to two hectares, allowing farmers to receive a maximum of Rs. 10,000,” he said. He further stated that the government had decided to provide an additional subsidy of Rs. 5,000 to small-scale tea plantation owners in light of the ongoing global conflict situation. “Accordingly, while fertilizer prices may rise, there will be no shortage of fertilizer in the country. The government is increasing and providing these subsidies in order to minimize the financial burden on farmers resulting from price increases,” he added.
Majuli's sandy soil yields success with island's first tea plantation
Majuli, May 8: In the heart of Majuli, two brothers have scripted an inspiring story of innovation and self-reliance by establishing the island’s first registered tea garden.Built through the efforts of Dulal Saikia and Tilak Saikia, the ‘Chenimai Tea Garden’ has emerged as a symbol of possibility in a region where many once believed tea cultivation was impossible due to the sandy soil deposited by the Brahmaputra.What began as an experiment has today grown into a promising agricultural venture that is not only producing tea leaves but also inspiring local youths to explore opportunities within their homeland instead of migrating to other states in search of work.Located amid the serene landscape of Majuli, the tea garden was developed after the brothers conducted soil testing through Assam Agricultural University in Jorhat. The results confirmed that Majuli’s clay-rich soil could support tea cultivation.Encouraged by the findings and inspired by a relative, the brothers planted their first tea saplings on September 27, 2021 (World Tourism Day) envisioning a project that would connect Majuli’s tourism potential with sustainable agriculture.“This is the first tea garden in Majuli. We started the initiative in 2020 by planting seeds and saplings and nurturing them with care. On World Tourism Day in 2021, we formally established the tea garden, and in 2025, it received registration from the Tea Board of India as Majuli’s first tea garden,” Dulal Saikia said.“In the beginning, many people believed tea could not be cultivated in Majuli because of its sandy soil. But we experimented with the land and proved it was possible. We want this effort to inspire farmers and young people in Majuli to take up cultivation and become self-reliant on their own land,” he added.The journey, however, was not without challenges. During the initial phase, the brothers struggled due to the absence of tea factories in Majuli, lack of trained workers, and limited technical guidance on tea cultivation. Despite these obstacles, they continued their efforts and gradually transformed nearly one bigha of land into a thriving tea plantation.Currently, tea production at Chenimai Tea Garden is underway at full pace, with fresh leaves being plucked every week and sent to a tea factory in Habung Dhemaji for processing.“At present, we are cultivating tea on around one bigha of land. Once the bushes mature fully, one bigha can yield around 80 to 90 kilograms of leaves. We pluck leaves four time...
Additional fertiliser subsidy for small tea estate owners
A decision was made to provide an additional fertiliser subsidy to small tea estate owners this year. The Treasury allocated Rs. 2,500 million for this purpose, with the distribution of the ...
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