Archive · 20 Jul 2026
CropLife India boosts sustainable farming in tea and spices
CropLife India is helping farmers grow tea and spices in a more sustainable way.
They are teaching small tea growers how to use crop protection products safely and responsibly.
For spices, they have made a list of approved products and are working with the government to make sure farmers use them correctly.
This helps India export more spices without any problems.
They are also working with other organizations to make sure farmers have the right tools and knowledge to grow their crops safely and effectively.
CropLife India is enhancing awareness and stewardship among small tea growers through programs on responsible use of crop protection products.
The organization has prepared a consolidated list of approved crop protection products for various spices and is working with government bodies to improve farmer awareness.
CropLife India is collaborating with the United Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI) on policy advocacy and promotion of responsible use of crop protection products.
The spice sector faces challenges due to a shortage of approved crop protection products, leading to limited label claims and residue-related export risks.
CropLife India is advocating for progressive regulatory measures to provide farmers with access to a wider range of effective and targeted crop protection products.
- Who
- CropLife India, small tea growers, spice farmers, government bodies
- What
- Expansion of sustainable farming initiatives in tea and spice sectors
- When
- Ongoing, with recent focus on July 20, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support sustainable cultivation practices amid stringent pesticide residue standards in global markets
CropLife India's Initiatives
Challenges in Spice Sector
Support for Tea Growers
CropLife India's Initiatives
CropLife India is enhancing awareness and stewardship among small tea growers through programs on responsible use of crop protection products, good agricultural practices, residue management, and adherence to label recommendations.
Challenges in Spice Sector
The tea industry faces challenges due to the large number of small growers compared to organized estates, making it difficult to ensure uniform adoption of sustainable practices.
Spice Sector Initiatives
CropLife India's Initiatives
CropLife India has prepared a consolidated list of approved crop protection products for various spices and is working with government bodies to improve farmer awareness and minimize off-label usage.
Challenges in Spice Sector
The spice sector faces a shortage of approved crop protection products, leading to limited label claims, off-label usage, and residue-related export risks.
- Organization
- CropLife India
- Focus Areas
- Tea and Spice Sectors
- Key Initiatives
- Awareness programs, consolidated lists of approved products, policy advocacy
- Collaborations
- United Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI), Indian Institute of Spices Research, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
- Challenges
- Shortage of approved crop protection products, residue-related export risks
- Goal
- Support sustainable cultivation practices and strengthen India’s position in global agricultural markets