Uganda, May 6 -- Tea farmers in Tooro Sub-region have asked the government to intervene and rescue them from the ever-falling tea leaves prices.

Tea farming, once the backbone of the local economy in Tooro Sub-region, has now become a symbol of frustration and disappointment for farmers who feel betrayed by the fluctuating prices of green tea leaves.

Many farmers lament that their tea gardens have been left to offer beauty only to tourists, providing green scenery for those flocking to Fort Portal City in search of stunning landscapes and serene surroundings.

A smallholder tea farmer can now only expect a net profit of between Shs130 and Shs150 per kilogramme of green tea leaves, away from Shs500 they used to earn per kilogramme in the...