{"id":36760,"date":"2025-08-07T08:55:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T03:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36760"},"modified":"2025-08-07T08:55:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T03:25:29","slug":"india-tea-production-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"India Tea Production June 2025 Falls 9% Due to Climate Woes and Pest Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#India_tea_production_June_2025_declined_by_9_due_to_extreme_weather_and_pest_attacks_Learn_how_Assam_Kerala_and_small_growers_were_impacted_Important_for_UPSC_SSC_and_government_exam_prep\" >India tea production June 2025 declined by 9% due to extreme weather and pest attacks. Learn how Assam, Kerala, and small growers were impacted. Important for UPSC, SSC, and government exam prep.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Indias_Tea_Production_Falls_9_in_June_2025_Amid_Weather_Woes_and_Pest_Attacks\" >India\u2019s Tea Production Falls 9% in June 2025 Amid Weather Woes and Pest Attacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Production_Decline_Overview\" >Production Decline Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Regional_Breakdown\" >Regional Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Crop_Varietal_Impact\" >Crop Varietal Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Driving_Factors_Adverse_Climate_and_Pests\" >Driving Factors: Adverse Climate and Pests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Economic_Impact_on_Industry\" >Economic Impact on Industry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Relevance_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Relevance for Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Economic_Policy_Implications\" >Economic &amp; Policy Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Linkages_to_Sustainable_Development_Goals\" >Linkages to Sustainable Development Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Signals_for_Governance_Measures\" >Signals for Governance Measures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Historical_Context_Background_and_Related_Events\" >Historical Context: Background and Related Events<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Trends_Leading_Up_to_2025\" >Trends Leading Up to 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Climate_Change_and_Long-Term_Risks\" >Climate Change and Long-Term Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Regional_Vulnerability_Barak_Valley_Case\" >Regional Vulnerability: Barak Valley Case<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndias_Tea_Production_Falls_9_in_June_2025%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;India\u2019s Tea Production Falls 9% in June 2025&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#1_What_caused_the_decline_in_Indias_tea_production_in_June_2025\" >1. What caused the decline in India&#8217;s tea production in June 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#2_Which_states_were_most_affected_by_the_tea_production_decline\" >2. Which states were most affected by the tea production decline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#3_How_much_tea_was_produced_in_June_2025\" >3. How much tea was produced in June 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#4_What_are_the_different_tea_varieties_mentioned_in_the_report\" >4. What are the different tea varieties mentioned in the report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#5_Why_is_this_news_relevant_for_competitive_exams\" >5. Why is this news relevant for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#6_What_was_the_impact_on_small_growers\" >6. What was the impact on small growers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#7_How_does_climate_change_threaten_future_tea_production\" >7. How does climate change threaten future tea production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#8_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Barak_Valley_in_this_context\" >8. What is the significance of the Barak Valley in this context?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#9_What_government_measures_are_expected_in_response\" >9. What government measures are expected in response?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#10_What_are_the_implications_for_tea_exports_and_prices\" >10. What are the implications for tea exports and prices?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tea-production-june-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_tea_production_June_2025_declined_by_9_due_to_extreme_weather_and_pest_attacks_Learn_how_Assam_Kerala_and_small_growers_were_impacted_Important_for_UPSC_SSC_and_government_exam_prep\"><\/span>India tea production June 2025 declined by 9% due to extreme weather and pest attacks. Learn how Assam, Kerala, and small growers were impacted. Important for UPSC, SSC, and government exam prep.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Tea_Production_Falls_9_in_June_2025_Amid_Weather_Woes_and_Pest_Attacks\"><\/span>India\u2019s Tea Production Falls 9% in June 2025 Amid Weather Woes and Pest Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Production_Decline_Overview\"><\/span>Production Decline Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s tea output dropped by <strong>9% year\u2011on\u2011year in June 2025<\/strong>, reaching <strong>133.5 million\u202fkg<\/strong>, compared to <strong>146.72 million\u202fkg in June 2024<\/strong>. The decline was driven by <strong>unfavourable weather<\/strong>, especially erratic rainfall and high temperatures, along with <strong>widespread pest attacks<\/strong> impacting yields across all major tea-producing regions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Breakdown\"><\/span>Regional Breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>North India (Assam and West Bengal) saw output fall from <strong>121.52 million\u202fkg to 112.51 million\u202fkg<\/strong>, a decline of around 7%. South India suffered a sharper drop, with production down from <strong>25.2 million\u202fkg to 20.99 million\u202fkg<\/strong> \u2014 roughly a 17% fall <br>Specifically, <strong>Assam<\/strong> declined by about 10%, though the Cachar region saw minor gains. West Bengal\u2019s Dooars region fell while Terai and Darjeeling posted slight increases. In the South, <strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong> dropped by 11%, <strong>Kerala<\/strong> plunged by 31%, and <strong>Karnataka<\/strong> also declined<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crop_Varietal_Impact\"><\/span>Crop Varietal Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Production by category showed the bulk from <strong>CTC<\/strong> variety at <strong>117.84 million\u202fkg<\/strong>, <strong>orthodox tea<\/strong> at 13.82 million\u202fkg, and <strong>green tea<\/strong> at 1.84 million\u202fkgNotably, <strong>small growers<\/strong> were hit hardest\u2014output from them fell from 78.34 million\u202fkg to 68.28 million\u202fkg over the year <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_Factors_Adverse_Climate_and_Pests\"><\/span>Driving Factors: Adverse Climate and Pests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts cite <strong>climate anomalies<\/strong> such as <strong>extreme heat<\/strong>, multi-day <strong>waterlogging<\/strong>, and prolonged rains disrupting plucking schedules and even causing tea bush mortality. In Assam\u2019s Barak Valley alone, growers reported up to <strong>40% crop losses<\/strong> as estates remained submerged under 3\u20114 feet of floodwater following record rainfall in Cachar\u2014416\u202fmm in 24 hours, far exceeding previous records Pest infestations further exacerbated yield losses across both regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Impact_on_Industry\"><\/span>Economic Impact on Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These production shocks have rippled through the tea industry, raising concerns over <strong>supply stability<\/strong>, price volatility, and livelihoods of planters\u2014particularly the small farmer segment. The convergence of <strong>climate stress<\/strong> and <strong>pest pressures<\/strong> is also underlining the risk to premium segments like Darjeeling tea, which is already facing sustained production declines <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"India-tea-production-June-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.cdn.newsbytesapp.com\/images\/l271_41561754223628.jpg\" alt=\"India tea production June 2025\" title=\"India tea production June 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India tea production June 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Relevance for Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This news is critical for government exam aspirants in <strong>agriculture, economy, climate change, and rural development<\/strong> sections. It illustrates how <strong>climate variability<\/strong> and <strong>agro\u2011pests<\/strong> directly impact a key export commodity\u2014tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Policy_Implications\"><\/span>Economic &amp; Policy Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 9% production drop points to supply-side fragility that can affect <strong>global export totals<\/strong>, domestic <strong>price levels<\/strong>, and the <strong>income of over a million stakeholders<\/strong> in the tea ecosystem, including small and marginal farmers. Understanding this dynamic is vital for exams covering national economic trends and policymaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linkages_to_Sustainable_Development_Goals\"><\/span>Linkages to Sustainable Development Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The story also ties into <strong>SDG\u20112 (Zero Hunger)<\/strong> and <strong>SDG\u201113 (Climate Action)<\/strong>: adaptation measures, water management, and integrated pest management are potential themes. Aspirants should note these linkages for essay and general awareness sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signals_for_Governance_Measures\"><\/span>Signals for Governance Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The crisis highlights the need for <strong>government interventions<\/strong>: disaster relief, crop insurance, climate-resilient agricultural practices, and R&amp;D for pest resistance. These are important discussion points in essays on agriculture and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Background_and_Related_Events\"><\/span>Historical Context: Background and Related Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trends_Leading_Up_to_2025\"><\/span>Trends Leading Up to 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s tea industry witnessed an <strong>8% decline in 2024<\/strong>, largely due to erratic weather and pest attacks. Although early 2025 showed a <strong>25% rebound from 2024 levels<\/strong>, output still lagged behind 2023 metrics in major producing states like Assam and West Bengal \u2014 underscoring underlying fragility <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_Change_and_Long-Term_Risks\"><\/span>Climate Change and Long-Term Risks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>2021 FAO report<\/strong> projected that by 2050, <strong>tea\u2011growing areas in Northeast India could lose up to 40% yield potential<\/strong> due to rising temperatures and erratic rainfall, if climate adaptation is not implemented <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Vulnerability_Barak_Valley_Case\"><\/span>Regional Vulnerability: Barak Valley Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assam\u2019s Barak Valley has emerged as a critical hotspot, where <strong>record rainfall<\/strong> in early June 2025 displaced thousands of hectares of plantations under floodwater. Prolonged waterlogging led to both infrastructure damage and potential crop mortality, severely disrupting production just before the <strong>second flush season<\/strong>\u2014a peak harvest period <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndias_Tea_Production_Falls_9_in_June_2025%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;India\u2019s Tea Production Falls 9% in June 2025&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>India\u2019s tea production fell by <strong>9% in June 2025<\/strong>, totaling <strong>133.5 million\u202fkg<\/strong> versus 146.72 million\u202fkg in June 2024 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>North India<\/strong> output declined ~7% (112.51\u202fm kg), <strong>South India<\/strong> output fell ~17% (20.99\u202fm kg) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Key regions: Assam down ~10%, Kerala down 31%, Tamil Nadu down 11%; small growers hit hardest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Primary causes: <strong>unusual weather patterns<\/strong> (extreme heat, floods) and <strong>pest infestations<\/strong> disrupting tea cultivation cycles <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Long-term concern: climate change threatens a <strong>40% yield decline by 2050<\/strong> in Northeast India without mitigation strategies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India tea production June 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_caused_the_decline_in_Indias_tea_production_in_June_2025\"><\/span>1. What caused the decline in India&#8217;s tea production in June 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s tea production fell by 9% in June 2025 due to erratic rainfall, prolonged waterlogging, extreme heat, and widespread pest attacks, particularly in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_states_were_most_affected_by_the_tea_production_decline\"><\/span>2. Which states were most affected by the tea production decline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most affected states were <strong>Assam<\/strong> (especially Barak Valley), <strong>West Bengal<\/strong> (Dooars region), <strong>Kerala<\/strong>, and <strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong>. South Indian states showed a sharper production fall compared to the North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_much_tea_was_produced_in_June_2025\"><\/span>3. How much tea was produced in June 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India produced <strong>133.5 million kilograms<\/strong> of tea in June 2025, compared to <strong>146.72 million kilograms<\/strong> in June 2024, reflecting a 9% year-on-year decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_different_tea_varieties_mentioned_in_the_report\"><\/span>4. What are the different tea varieties mentioned in the report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The report mentions three types: <strong>CTC tea<\/strong> (117.84 million kg), <strong>orthodox tea<\/strong> (13.82 million kg), and <strong>green tea<\/strong> (1.84 million kg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_this_news_relevant_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>5. Why is this news relevant for competitive exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for exams such as UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, and Agriculture-based exams due to its connection with climate change, agro-economy, sustainable development, and rural livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_was_the_impact_on_small_growers\"><\/span>6. What was the impact on small growers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Small growers faced the most severe impacts, with production dropping from <strong>78.34 million kg to 68.28 million kg<\/strong>, highlighting their vulnerability to climate and pest stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_does_climate_change_threaten_future_tea_production\"><\/span>7. How does climate change threaten future tea production?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies predict up to <strong>40% yield loss by 2050<\/strong> in Northeast India if no climate-resilient strategies are adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Barak_Valley_in_this_context\"><\/span>8. What is the significance of the Barak Valley in this context?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barak Valley in Assam witnessed <strong>record rainfall (416 mm in 24 hours)<\/strong>, leading to floods that submerged tea estates and caused up to <strong>40% crop loss<\/strong> in June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_government_measures_are_expected_in_response\"><\/span>9. What government measures are expected in response?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interventions may include <strong>crop insurance<\/strong>, <strong>pest management programs<\/strong>, <strong>climate-resilient agriculture<\/strong>, and <strong>financial support<\/strong> for small tea growers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_are_the_implications_for_tea_exports_and_prices\"><\/span>10. 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