An Over View of Tea Plantation in Pakistan

摘要

Study on the economic feasibility of tea in Pakistan was illustrated from the start till to date. The flourishing of the tea industry in Pakistan in its present form, many attempts have been made so far on Government level and in private sector as well from the last 50 years. The serious efforts began in the late 80`s. With the Governmental encouragement tea was started to its blooming and the replacement of other crops in the area were made accordingly. Recently new and more extensive plantations are being built-up, under the auspices of PARC/NTRI in the Northern part of Pakistan. In the study an over view of all efforts are being shown for its development along with its stages being faced. The successful growth of tea plants in the area have been ascertained, the yield potential and quality of made-tea have been assessed to be economically viable, the extent of suitable area has been identified and finally, the production package for growers has been evolved.