The meeting was held on 24th July 2025 at the TRI Auditorium, Talawakelle.

Theme: “Tea for Tomorrow: Integrating Pest Control, Productivity Gains & Smart Processing”

Presentations:
Address by Chairman, Tea Research Board - Prof. Janendra De Costa
Keynote Address by Director, TRISL - Dr. Mahasen A B Ranathunga
Paper I - Dr. S R W  Pathiranage: Performance of Derris microphylla as a High-Shade Tree
Paper II - Dr. P D Senanayake: Alternative Prophylactic Measure (Chlorantraniliprole, 0.4% G)
for Integrated Management of White Grubs in Immature Tea Fields
Paper III - Dr. K Raveendran: Control System for Improved Drying of Orthodox-Rotorvane Teas in TRI-CCC Fluid Bed Dryer