Category: Agriculture
Minister green lights productivity-linked wage proposal for RPCs: Unions are still to agree
Feb 01, 2021 (LBO) – On the request of Labour Minister, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) submitted a revised wage proposal to remunerate workers up to 1108 repees a day. The revised proposal was a result of a settlement, negotiated with the assent of the Minister. However, trade unions are still to […]
RPCs lay out final proposal to remunerate workers Rs. 1105 per day
In a meeting today between the Minster of Labour Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva and the Chairmen of all Sri Lankan Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), a final proposal has been submitted towards ensuring a sustainable earnings model for the sector. This proposal takes into consideration the sustainability of both the industry and livelihoods of plantation […]
Thailand to focus on investment opportunities in plantation and agri in SL
Ambassador of Thailand in Sri Lanka Chulamanee Chartsuwan paid a Farewell Call on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on 08 January 2021. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister noted that Thailand has potential to invest in Sri Lanka especially in the plantation and agricultural sector. Both sides endorsed the importance of finalizing the Free Trade Agreement to spearhead the bilateral economic and trade relations. In regard to trade relations, the Minister […]
Sri Lanka to launch e-Land Registration programme by August
Jun 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s e-Land Registration programme is expected to launch by August this year with the support of the Information & Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), President’s Media Division said. Under this programme, an e-Passbook will be issued for the lands registered under the e-Land Registration system. With the new registration programme, […]
National tea sales average up in May 2020
Jun 03, 2020 (LBO) – National average for the month of May 2020 totalled Rs. 697.57, the highest ever recorded for a calendar month surpassing the previous best of Rs. 689.18 recorded in April 2020, a new report says. In comparison to May 2019 average of Rs. 539.55, shows a significant increase of Rs. 158.02 YOY, Forbes and […]
PM MR sworn in as Minister of Community Empowerment, Estate Infrastructure Development
Jun 01, 2020 (LBO) – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the new Cabinet Minister of Community Empowerment and Estate Infrastructure Development before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, today (01). With the demise of Minister Arumugam Thondaman, the ministerial portfolio fell vacant. Secretary to the President, P.B. Jayasundera was also present […]
Reducing health costs and increasing Government revenue beyond COVID-19: Raising cigarette taxes
Harini Weerasekera and Chamini Thilanka The susceptibility of smokers to contract COVID-19 has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other medical authorities. In Sri Lanka, concerned parties have called for a temporary ban of cigarette sales as a measure to contain the spread of the virus – a commendable move. However, beyond […]
Opinion: Building a resilient food system in Sri Lanka in an age of pandemic
Manoj Thibbotuwawa COVID-19 is dealing an unprecedented blow to economies around the globe and the health risk is only the tip of the iceberg. Among the many impending crises resulting from the pandemic, rising food insecurity due to lockdown measures is one of the most critical. The 2020 Global Report on Food Crises highlights that […]
Pelwatte to explore continued local dairy self-sufficiency Post COVID-19
The local dairy industry leader, Pelwatte, has pledged to ensure continued exploration towards establishment of self-sufficiency in the local dairy industry. At a meeting con-ducted with the Senior Members of the Government of Sri Lanka, when probed on the threshold of self-sufficiency post COVID-19, in all agricultural and food products in Sri Lanka, Pelwatte denoted […]
Local oil palm industry ready to support govt. domestic agriculture drive: POIA
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s oil palm cultivators can provide tangible support to the government’s efforts to promote local agriculture and import substitution as a response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national economy, the sector’s apex industry association has said. In a statement, the Palm Oil Industry Association (POIA) […]
Key recommendations to transform Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum recommends 11 points to transform the Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka.
President explores possibility of developing Agri & other industries
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is pondering the idea of creating a new mechanism by combining all districts in the country to purchase, store and distribute agro products. The Government Agents should take this mechanism forward, President emphasizes.President made these observations during a meeting with the District Secretaries held at the Presidential Secretariat today (20). The cooperation […]