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We’re excited to announce that 2026 marks the Centenary Year of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation (UPASI TRF). To commemorate this milestone, we invite all creative […]

Following the success of the Twentieth editions of “The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition” – and recognizing the need to continue the Competition as […]

The India International Tea Convention (IITC) has proudly carried a legacy that spans over twenty-five years, serving as a significant platform for the Indian tea industry […]

The 20th Edition of The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition (TGLIA: STC) has witnessed a record-breaking response, receiving 183 entries from 60 estates across various tea-growing regions in South India.

20th Edition of The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition (TGLIA: STC 2025) Commenced The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition (TGLIA) is a […]

The United Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI) has voiced concern over low R&D expenditure to the plantation sector which is a key challenge facing the […]

UPASI, jointly with the Tea Board, is organising the 19th edition of The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition (TGLIA). The first-level screening of teas […]

UPASI jointly with Tea Board of India is organizing the 19th Edition of The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition (TGLIA) to sustain the quality […]

After a one-month gap, the mercury dipped to sub-zero levels again at the hill station of Munnar in Idukki on Saturday. The month’s lowest temperature of -1° Celsius was recorded on Saturday morning at Chenduvarai and Silent Valley.

COONOOR: Rains coutinues to pound The Nilgiris on Sunday, with the district recording 735.30 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 am. Devala received the highest rainfall of 103 mm followed by Avalanchi 93 mm, upper Bhavani 53 mm, Gudalur and Naduvattam 49 mm each and Pandalur 47 mm.

Urea, potash and complex are widely used for agricultural activities in Kerala. India relies on countries like Ukraine, Russia and Belarus for these fertilisers. 16-16-16 complex fertilizer is sourced from Russia, urea from Ukraine and potash and salt with reduced sodium content are sourced from Belarus. They reach India through Thoothukudi and Mangaluru ports.

The Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru (IIPMB) in association with United Planters Association of South India (UPASI), Indian Tea Association (ITA) and BusinessLine is organising a seminar (hybrid mode) on “Carbon Footprints for Agri-Plantation (AP) Companies: Exploring their Marketability to Manage the Bottom-Line” on Wednesday, February 9.