Srilanka, Nov. 23 -- Tea Smallholders Development Authority (TSHDA) Chairman Nimal Udugampola is to take up the Chairmanship of the Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) for the 2026-2027 time period.

This a victory for Sri Lanka as this would be the first time a smallholder institution leader would be taking up the ATA's top position, Udugampola told the media recently.

This position also gives Sri Lanka a strong opportunity to advance decarbonised, regenerative tea and deliver fairer value across the supply chain, not only as a producer of high-quality tea but also as a regional hub for climate-smart, low-carbon output and smallholder-plantation collaboration, ADA Convener Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhayay added.

Seventy five percent of Sri Lanka's tea...