Tea production up 1.3% despite drop in revenue

Rwanda’s tea production increased by 1.34 per cent over the last one year, a new report by the National Agriculture Export Board (Naeb) has shown. According to report, the country’s green leaf production increased to 69,962,331kgs in July 2016, up from 67,703,004kgs over the same period in 2015.
Farmers harvest tea. Experts say export receipts have declined due to a fall in prices on the international market. / File
Farmers harvest tea. Experts say export receipts have declined due to a fall in prices on the international market. / File
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