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December 12, 2024

Traditionally recognized in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. Twinery, the innovation arm of global apparel tech leader MAS Holdings, is redefining this narrative as it proudly announces the granting of its 100th utility patent. As a leading innovation powerhouse in Sri Lanka, […]

November 29, 2024

Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., also known as Baurs, is a name synonymous with diverse industry sectors in Sri Lanka, including a distinctive reputation for being a pioneering and innovative agriculture expert, actively blending both scientific and professional know-how to steer the nation’s future direction. This year, Baurs celebrates 127 years of continued growth and […]

September 12, 2024

The urgent need for sustainable nitrogen management has never been more critical for Sri Lanka, as highlighted by recent findings on the environmental and economic impacts of nitrogen use in agriculture, stressed an insightful technical session on Super Urea, held by A. Baur & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, also known as Baurs, a name synonymous with […]

August 27, 2024

27 August 2024, COLOMBO – In a bid to combat the escalating challenges posed by climate change, Sri Lanka has commenced the formulation of its first Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Investment Plan. This landmark initiative, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in […]

July 25, 2024

Govi.ai, an award-winning Internet of Agriculture solution aimed at empowering the farming community, was recognised as the National 2nd Runner-up in the Best Innovative Product/Project in Agri-tech category at the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) Ingenuity Awards 2024. govi.ai combines enterprise level technologies, such as an IoT (Internet of Things) platform, […]

June 4, 2024

May 31, 2024: Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC (CSE: CIC) reported robust revenue growth amidst moderately stable macroeconomic conditions, reporting notable top- line growth during the year ended 31st March 2024. Group’s Crop Solutions, Agri Produce and Health and Personal Care sectors led growth, while the Crop Solutions segment remained the major contributor to […]

May 28, 2024

Ananda College thanks CIC for its support towards driving school’s home gardening initiatives May 20, 2024: Agriculture-rich diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC (CSE: CIC) recently celebrated its collaboration with Ananda College Colombo in fostering Sri Lanka’s future green leaders. At an event hosted by CIC at ‘Swastha by Link Natural’ experiential centre, Ananda College Colombo […]

May 28, 2024

Elzian Agro, a leading precision agriculture company in Sri Lanka, has been recognized by TechRound as one of the top 10 Sri Lankan startups to watch. TechRound, a premier online magazine based in the UK, is renowned for its coverage of the latest startup and tech news, offering insights into business trends and helping brands […]

May 27, 2024

Elzian Agro, a pioneering precision agriculture company from Sri Lanka, has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the Regenerative Agriculture category at the upcoming Food Tech Congress. This prestigious event, recognized as Europe’s premier platform for food tech innovation and investment, will take place in Warsaw, Poland, from May 28 to […]

May 8, 2024

Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries and Unilever Sri Lanka recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the country’s first national and globally accepted standard for sustainable tea production. This first-of-its-kind initiative signifies a shared commitment to propel the Sri Lankan tea industry towards a more sustainable and ethical future. […]

Twinery leads Sri Lankan Innovation as it Celebrates 100 Granted Patents

Baurs celebrates 127 years of progressive growth and innovation

Baurs holds insightful expert session on sustainable nitrogen management for agriculture

Sri Lanka Advances Climate Resilience with FAO’s Initiative on First Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Plan

Govi.ai earns national acclaim as 2nd Runner-Up in Agri-tech Innovation at SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards

CIC Holdings delivers robust FY24 results, records Rs. 76.4 b top-line with 12% growth

CIC and Ananda College Colombo celebrate partnership in grooming future green leaders

Elzian Agro Named Among Top 10 Sri Lankan Startups by TechRound

Elzian Agro Named Among Top 10 Regenerative Agriculture Startups at Food Tech Congress

Unilever Sri Lanka and Ministry of Agriculture & Plantation Industries Sign MOU on Sustainable Tea Production