Tea production for the month of April 2024 was higher by 4.36 million Kgs drom 49.49 million kgs recorded during the same period of last year to 53.85 million Kgs. The increase in production fot the month of April compare to the same month last year was atributable to high rainfall received over most parts of the country. though April marks the peak of the Long Rains (March-April-May) season, most parts of the country experienced amounts to precipitation that was much more enhanced compared to the previous year (near-to-above average for the month). The rainfall was also characterized highlands both in the West and East for the Rift Valley experienced rainfall throughout, with the East of the Rift Valley recording high intensity in first week. Owing to enhanced rainfall, production in tea growing areas within the West of Rift Block was higher by 2.60 Million Kgs from 32.75 Million Kgs recorded in April 2023 to 35.35 Million Kgs. Similarly, in the East of Rift Block, the output was up by 1.75 Million Kgs from 16.74 Million Kgs to 18.49 Million Kgs.Consequesnt to good weather conditions both in the West and East of Rift Valley, the Smallholder Sub-sector under the Management of KTDA, recorded significant Increase in production by 3.63 Million Kgs from 26.56 Million Kgs recorded during the corresponfing month of 2023 to 30.20 Million Kgs.
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