Tapping is the most costly activity in natural rubber production and the shortage of tappers is a serious problem in rubber plantations in Sri Lanka. Low Frequency Tapping (LFT) systems are considered to be a solution to these issues by reducing the number of tappers required and increasing tappers' income. With no information available on the adoption of different tapping systems, the present study was aimed to assess the existing tapping systems and associated effects on the productivity and other related issues in both plantation and smallholder sectors in Sri Lanka. Also, focus was given to identify the factors hindering for the adoption of LFT. Information was initially gathered using questionnaire based surveys and then verified through participatory workshops. The study revealed that the poor productivity in the plantation sector was highly associated with the shortage of skilled tappers. Productivity of the smallholdings tapped with family labour was less than that of smallholdings tapped with hired labour and this had been associated with the quality of tapping. In general, incorrect agromanagement practices have resulted in poor productivity. With no proper knowledge, the adoption of the LFT was rather poor in the plantation sector and zero in the smallholder sector.