Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- In celebration of its centenary, the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (TRISL) held its 243rd Experiment and Extension Forum at the TRISL Auditorium in Talawakelle recently.

The forum, themed 'Tea for Tomorrow: Integrating Pest Control, Productivity Gains and Smart Processing', brought together 112 participants, including CEOs and Senior Managers from Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), officials from the Sri Lanka Tea Board and Planters' Association, as well as academics and industry stakeholders.

The event commenced with Prof. W.J.M.D. Costa, Chairman of the Tea Research Board, presenting TRI's Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, outlining the institute's priorities and future direction to address evolving industry ...