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Queensberry estate, Kataboola, situated in the Dimbula planting district, achieved an all-time record price of Rs.740 for a BOPSp grade in the Western High Grown category at the opening Auction of the year on 3 January.
This surpasses its previous record price of Rs. 720 achieved in 2013.
Queensberry estate is at an elevation of 1300mts above sea level and has maintained a consistent standard over the years.
M.F.S. Marzookdeen is the Manager of this estate which comes under the purview of Kahawatte Plantations PLC.