Investor Presentaiton
Challenges to Cultivation of Natural Rubber
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1950-2020 Stability
Sustainability
Chad Prosperity
Declining raw rubber production creates shortages of rubber
o Fluctuations in production due to weather changes
o Land is undergoing gradual diversification for more profitable use
Unattractive prices
o Compel rubber farmers to abandon farms
○ National production volumes will decline
Over-tapping is a problem
o Other countries tap once in five days
。 Daily tapping in Sri Lanka
Weak linkage with government authorities
Workforce development
Lack of Value Addition and innovation
Inadequacy of Polymer Science graduates
Insufficient support from the financial system
Inconsistencies in policies/practices followed by rubber producers
Tax concerns & Strict compliance with environmental regulations
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