Tea Exporters Association Highlights Resilient Tea Industry Amidst Global Challenges
The 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Tea Exporters Association (TEA) was held on the 1st of September 2023, amidst the presence of industry …
Agriculture
Agarapatana Plantations Ltd debuts trading on the CSE
The shares of Agarapatana Plantations Limited (CODE: AGPL-N-0000) commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 04 th September 2023. The …
Building Sri Lankan food security and self sufficiency in Jaffna
By Jekhan Aruliah K.Suganthon was only 21 when he setup his first business back in 2003. With the Sri Lanka Civil War simmering in an uneasy ultimately …
Plantation sector to see growth in Q2 amid labour issues: Report
The Research Intelligence Unit, a multi sectoral research consultancy says plantation companies are very optimistic about the revoking of the ban imposed on …
Palm Oil Industry in Sri Lanka: An Economic Analysis
Dr Erandathie Pathiraja, Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), provides valuable insights into the recently published IPS …
Chinese market could provide Sri Lanka’s tea industry with options for expansion
Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona attended the Belt and Road International Tea Trading Forum in Hefeng County, Hubei Province as a guest speaker. Hubei has over …
Bringing Swiss Precision to Killinochchi Agriculture
By Jekhan Aruliah I first met Kamilton Arumugam and Lieke Schroder by mistake. We met at my place in Jaffna about a project a mutual friend thought we had a …
President directs immediate action to solve plantation sector issues
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the government is committed to carrying out its agricultural modernization plan. Speaking at recent meeting held at …
Sri Lanka targets growing European market for organic food
A delegation from Sri Lanka participated in the BIOFACH Trade Fair, the world’s largest annual organic food products trade show held from 14-17 February 2023 …
European Union & FAO to provide fertilizers, seeds & training to vulnerable paddy farmers in Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) has allocated 4 million Euro (approximately 1,5 billion rupees) in grants for fertilizers, seeds, and training to the most vulnerable …
French collaboration for capacity building in the Sri Lankan Rubber industry
The Ministry of Plantation Industries of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with a French expert in the rubber industry, KSAPA, for capacity …
SL Purchasing Managers’ Index: Sept 2022 manufacturing PMI decline
Manufacturing PMI declined in September 2022, indicating a setback in manufacturing activities on a month-on-month basis. Accordingly, Manufacturing PMI …
SL agri forum puts forward proposal to sustainably overcome current and future food crisis
The Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF) is the single professional agri-entrepreneurial organization that represents approximately 30 percent of the …
Uncovering the human element in ESG at Kelani Valley Plantations;Report
The challenge of driving meaningful progress in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards hinges on people more than it does processes or policies. …
Revenue from export of minor crops last year USD 450Mn: Plantation to report USD 600Mn
Plantation Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana says the country earned US 450 million dollars from the exportation of minor export crops including cinnamon, pepper …
With confidence and commitment vision of Green Agriculture can be accomplished, President
Farmers who used organic fertilizer correctly during the Maha season have achieved high yields. District Secretaries say that the Government’s green …
President invites Saudi Arabia to invest in several sectors
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa informed Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud that he would like to invite Saudi Arabia to make direct …
Diaspora investment in Mullaitivu, Mullai Milk Processing Industries
By Jekhan Aruliah Mr S.Thavaseelan, known as Seelan, was born in Kayts a town at the Northern end of Jaffna’s Velanai Island. His father, who delivered …
Sunshine Group 9-month revenue up 39-pct driven by Healthcare & Agribusiness sectors
Fueled by strong growth in all business sectors, diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) reported impressive growth in top and …
Term of Small Tea & Rubber Estate Revitalization Loan Program extended
A rural finance program has been implemented during the period 2019-2021 for revenue generation and market diversification of targeted beneficiaries under the …