Plantation Archives

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. […]

July 12, 2023

In our latest ‘RPC Innovation Update’ we explore one of the world’s most powerful success stories in sustainable plantations management. Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) is a trailblazing pioneer in the fields of Human Resource Management (HRM), agriculture and environmental best practices. Today they are working to redefine best practices, and establish […]

May 31, 2022

Recognized as Sector Winner within the Chemicals Industry Sri Lanka’s leading brands are compiled by Brand Finance and published by LMD Lankem Ceylon PLC a well-diversified conglomerate reputed for its market dominance in the areas of agro crop protection, plantation, consumer products, leisure, industrial chemicals, paints, packaging and pest control, recently […]

February 1, 2022

The first Sri Lankan RPC to win a United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Award Recognised for multiple environmental and social projects In celebration of its remarkable positive impacts on estate workers and communities, Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), a member of the Hayleys Plantations Sector, was honoured with a United Nations Volunteers […]

January 10, 2022

Over the past three decades, the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) have established themselves as a critical stakeholder of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry. The RPCs were formed in 1992, primarily with the intention of bringing in the private sector, to improve the efficiency of the country’s large-scale estates involved in the cultivation […]

August 9, 2021

A renowned team from Switzerland who are widely regarded as experts on organic agriculture met with Minister of Plantation Hon Dr. Ramesh Pathirana and Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation Mr. Ravindra Hewavitharana on 06th August. During the meeting, the Minister shared the country’s vision for the plantation sector and the approach […]

April 17, 2020

Reiterates commitment to protect health of workers, resident estate community from COVID-19 Calls for unity among stakeholders in the face of unprecedented challenges Estimates 40% drop in production solely resulting from unprecedented 3 month drought Commends RPCs for systematic resumption of work with only 4 days interruption Expresses gratitude to industry for success of first […]

November 13, 2017

Sadaharitha Plantations, Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in commercial forestry with over 2,000 acres of thriving forests and a portfolio of over 26,000 investors, was recognized at the National Sales Congress (NASCO) 2017 conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently. Two top achievers in the Company’s Sales Team received Bronze Awards at the Award […]

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

Standardising excellence: KVPL takes global leadership on sustainable plantation management

Lankem ranked amongst the most valuable consumer brands in Sri Lanka

KVPL wins prestigious UNV Award for service to plantations communities

Diversification vital for the long-term stability of the RPCs

Plantation Minister and top Government officials held discussions with organic Agri experts from Switzerland

SL Plantation sector presses forward amidst tightened safety precautions, unprecedented drought

Sadaharitha Plantations wins at NASCO Awards 2017