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Sri Lankan Plantation Sector: Opportunities, Challenges & Export Competitiveness | Industry Expert Discussion
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Sri Lanka's plantation sector with two distinguished industry leaders - Mr. Sunil Piyad (Managing Director, Lancam Tea and Rubber Plantations) and Mr. Lushant Silva (Chairman & MD, Empire Teas Group).
Key Topics Covered:
✅ Current state of Sri Lankan tea, rubber, coconut & palm oil industries
✅ Export performance and global market competitiveness
✅ Rising input costs, fertilizer challenges & wage dynamics
✅ Labor shortage solutions and productivity improvements
✅ Value addition, branding & product diversification strategies
✅ Technology adoption and mechanization in plantations
✅ Climate change adaptation and sustainability practices
✅ Kenya vs Sri Lanka: Competitive analysis
✅ Future opportunities and growth prospects
✅ Government policies and industry roadmap to 400 million kilos
Industry Insights:

Plantation sector contributes 8.5% to national GDP (Q2 2025)
Employs over 30% of Sri Lankan population
USD 1.5 billion tea export earnings in 2024
Sri Lanka ranked 3rd largest global tea exporter
70% workforce reduction since 1992 - yet production remains resilient

Expert Profiles:
Mr. Sunil Piyad brings 40+ years of plantation management experience, having served as Chairman of Planters Association of Ceylon, Colombo Rubber Traders Association, and board member of Sri Lanka Tea Board.
Mr. Lushant Silva has 35+ years in the tea trade, expanding Empire Teas Group across Kenya, Shanghai, Netherlands, and Spain, taking authentic Ceylon tea to global markets.
Perfect For:

Investors interested in plantation sector stocks
Agricultural business professionals
Export-import entrepreneurs
Economics & agribusiness students
Tea industry enthusiasts
Policy makers and researchers

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & Sector Overview
3:06 - Expert Introductions
8:22 - Current State of Plantation Sector
13:17 - Major Challenges: Policy, Climate & Costs
18:00 - Export Performance & Global Markets
25:14 - Wage Dynamics & Profitability
28:26 - Value Addition & Branding Strategies
32:26 - Technology & Productivity Opportunities
36:16 - Sustainability & Future Outlook