International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

The findings indicate that most tea growers belonged to the middle-age group, had primary-level education, earned medium annual income, and owned 1-2 acres of land. A majority exhibited high knowledge levels regarding the effects of processing and storage on tea quality. Among thirteen independent variables- age, family size, education, income, landholding under tea and other crops, tea-processing experience, training received, social participation, information sources, mass media exposure, economic motivation, and scientific orientation, several significantly influenced knowledge levels.

Major constraints included lack of technical knowledge (33.85%), financial limitations (23.08%), and inadequate access to training and resources. The study concludes that, while tea growers have moderate-to-high knowledge and interest, improvements in infrastructure, regular training, scientific support, and post-harvest handling are essential to preserve tea quality and enhance market value.