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February 27, 2024

In today’s “digital-first” world, industries globally are continually having to transform and adapt to maintain their competitive edge and meet customer expectations, reshaping the way we live, work and interact. From finance to agriculture, education to entertainment, the digital revolution has touched every aspect of our lives, presenting both challenges and opportunities for businesses across […]

February 15, 2024

Minister of Agriculture Dr. Md. Abdus Shaheed said 3-4% foreign exchange is earned by exporting raw jute and jute products, which is worth US$ 1.20 billion. The jute sector contributes 1.4% to the country’s GDP and the jute sector contributes 26.26% to the agricultural GDP. Jute is the second most important fiber in the world after cotton. The Agriculture minister said […]

January 10, 2024

10 January 2024, Colombo – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Agriculture in a (US) $9.2-million activity to continue revitalizing agriculture in Sri Lanka by enhancing paddy productivity, diversifying crops […]

January 9, 2024

Malindu Dairy (Pvt) Ltd., a leading dairy product manufacturing company in Sri Lanka was honoured as Southern Province’s Best Entrepreneur in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Category (Large Scale) by the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA). At a recent event organised by the NEDA in partnership with Hambatota District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC), Malindu Dairy’s Managing […]

December 22, 2023

On October 2019, Sri Lanka in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme embraced the Colombo Declaration under the title Nitrogen for Life, adopted by 15 member states, to create roadmaps that will halve nitrogen waste by 2030. This was further reaffirmed when Sri Lanka with the support of the International Nitrogen […]

December 8, 2023

Asia Pacific Regional Conference – 8 December 2023, Colombo: Sri Lanka has chosen to host the 37th session of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to be held from 19th to 22nd February 2024 in Colombo. FAO is a specialized agency of the United […]

October 31, 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka November 2023 – Good Life X, a catalyst dedicated to fostering innovation and regeneration, together with GIZ Sri Lanka and the EU, hosted the Road to Regen Interchange Community Event recently at the picturesque and consciously minded, Barefoot Garden Cafe. The event celebrated the culmination of the ‘Road to […]

October 26, 2023

DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, once again affirms its commitment towards innovation in agriculture with the launch of the country’s first boat tractor, the Bison through its agriculture arm, DIMO Agribusinesses. The Bison Boat Tractor stands out as the only tractor suitable for any paddy field. What sets this […]

October 19, 2023

Siyapatha Finance PLC, a fully- owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, a leading financial institution dedicated to empowering local businesses and individuals across the nation, is proud to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited. This landmark partnership marks Siyapatha Finance’s foray into agricultural machinery financing, enhancing its […]

October 18, 2023

COLOMBO, 17 October 2023 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), marked World Food Day by calling for urgent action towards sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture in Sri Lanka. In a 2021 […]

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Bangladesh now Captures 72 Percent of Global Export Earnings of Jute Sector: Agriculture Minister

FAO, USAID, and Ministry of Agriculture Partner to Continue Agriculture Sector Revitalization

Malindu Dairy becomes Southern Province’s Best Entrepreneur

Baurs paves way towards sustainable nitrogen management with Super Urea for the agriculture industry in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to host the 37th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization

‘Road to Regen’ Interchange Community Event Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Food and Agriculture Visionaries

“DIMO Agribusinesses” Introduces Sri Lanka’s First Boat Tractor “Bison” Revolutionizing Local Agriculture Sector

Siyapatha Finance signs MoU with Hayleys Agriculture Holdings to boost agriculture with exclusive machinery deals

Urgent transition to sustainable agriculture vital for food security in Sri Lanka, say FAO,IFAD and WFP