By Alfred Tumushabe Tea farmers and leaders in Kigezi are advocating the establishment of a tea regulatory authority to ensure quality production and better prices, especially in the international market. The chairperson of south-western Uganda tea farmers and tea nursery bed operators association, Mr Frank Byaruhanga, said the cash crop has been embraced by hundreds of farmers, which calls for improved management. Mr Byaruhanga said there are 26,684 tea growers in the region.