1.Gain insights into the principles and dynamics of small tea growers’ movements, particularly how collective action and community-based approaches can improve livelihoods, productivity, and market access.
2.Understand how sustainable agricultural practices and inclusive development strategies can enhance resilience, product quality, and competitiveness in the smallholder tea sector.
3.Explore ways to connect agricultural theory with real-world practices through case studies, cooperative models, and practical examples of small tea grower empowerment and value chain participation.
4. Enhance cross-cultural understanding by engaging with experts and peers on global perspectives in smallholder agriculture, tea production systems, and rural development practices.
5. Expand professional and academic networks by connecting with researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders working on agricultural sustainability, smallholder empowerment, and inclusive agribusiness development.