In order to enhance awareness of the protection of ancient Tea trees, continuously strengthen pest and disease control, scientifically manage and protect ancient tea trees, and promote the branding of ancient teas, on August 15th, Qiongying Ancient Tree Tea Professional Cooperative invited Professors Chen Bin and Wu Dexi from Yunnan Agricultural University to conduct a training session on pest and disease control for ancient tea trees.

Professor Chen Bin and his team from Yunnan Agricultural University listened to an introduction about the current state of development of the ancient tea industry in Qiongying Village. They then visited the tea mountains to inspect the pest and disease situation of the ancient tea trees on-site. They explained types of pests and diseases to the tea farmers, answered questions related to daily prevention and control measures, demonstrated sampling methods, and introduced control techniques.

As a result of this training, tea enterprises and farmers in Guodazhai Township have improved their scientific understanding and ability to correctly recognize the protection and utilization of ancient tea trees. They learned how to scientifically understand and inherit traditional management methods for ancient tea forests. All participants expressed their commitment to protecting ecological tea mountains, improving tea-making techniques, promoting the brand of ancient teas, and achieving prosperity through increased income.

Authors: Chen Yao, Mu Zhongzhi