Kenya's tea production drops 6.3% in three months due to delayed rains

According to The Standard, delayed rains in tea-growing areas have reduced green leaf production over a three-month period.

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Kenya's tea output has declined by 6.3 per cent over a three-month period, according to The Standard.

The Standard reports that delayed rains across the country's tea-growing regions have reduced green leaf production.

The publication states that the downward trend could worsen if weather conditions continue to deteriorate.

Source: The Standard · Agriculture

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