Sri Lanka, May 19 -- By Shabiya Ali Ahlam

The Planters Association of Ceylon yesterday expressed fear in the fate of Ceylon Tea being similar to that of the tourism sector, as the relevant authorities continue to fail to acknowledge, let alone manage the hardships faced.

While the industry was set up to collapse with the unpopular decision by the government to switch entirely to organic agriculture practices, a move that was pushed without providing those in plantations and agriculture room to make the transition, the worsening economic crisis has added fuel to the fire.

"We are unsure for how long we can continue to manage. We are just about managing. Our costs have skyrocketed. We are seeing the high potential tourism sector fall apa...