Sirimavo school gets Mahinda Amaraweera’s official residence
2024-10-08
Former Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Mahinda Amaraweera has handed over his official residence in Paget Road, Colombo to SirimavoContinue Reading
Farmer introduces Chilli-flavoured ice cream in Sri Lanka
2024-07-01
A farmer from Welimada has made a novel innovation creating a Chilli-flavoured ice cream in Sri Lanka. Lasantha Ruwan LankathilekeContinue Reading
Minister to propose reduction in coconut oil price to Cabinet
2024-06-27
Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries Mahinda Amaraweera says measures are being taken to address the rise in the priceContinue Reading
King coconut exports report a 36% drop due to damage by white flies
2024-06-17
A 36% drop in King coconut (Thambili) exports has been reported due to the damages caused by white flies toContinue Reading
Maithripala seeks Rs. 1 Bn compensation from Minister Amaraweera
2024-04-25
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a Letter of Demand (LoD) to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera over recent alleged defamatory statementsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to explore cultivation of new variety of Pineapple
2024-04-16
Sri Lanka is set to explore the cultivation of one of the world’s most popular pineapple varieties, MD 2 orContinue Reading
Maithri removes three key SLFP officials including Minister Amaraweera
2024-03-30
Three key Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) officials have been removed from their positions within the party. It is reportedContinue Reading
Gazette on import of spices for re-export revoked
2024-03-12
The Gazette notification allowing the import of several spices, including pepper and turmeric, for re-exporting has been revoked. The GazetteContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Thambili to get Rs 2000 price overseas
2024-02-26
The project to export Sri Lankan king coconuts (Thambili) for Rs. 2000 per fruit has been initiated, Minister of AgricultureContinue Reading
Offensive social media comments against Late Sanath Nishantha: Minister says probe conducted
2024-01-26
A probe has been conducted to identify those posting offensive comments on social media pertaining to the recent death ofContinue Reading
Vegetable prices : Agriculture Minister urges public to set up home garden
2024-01-18
The public has been urged to maintain home gardens to mitigate the high prices of vegetables in Sri Lanka. MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hooks New Markets with Unique Dried Fish technology
2024-01-16
Sri Lanka has exported its first batch of low-salt, dried fish and fish chips (Maldive fish) produced using a newContinue Reading
China still keen on receiving SL Monkeys
2024-01-09
China is still keen on receiving monkeys from Sri Lanka, Minister for Plantation Industries Mahinda Amaraweera said. Speaking in ParliamentContinue Reading
Govt to suspend acre levy on agricultural land
2023-12-13
The government has decided to suspend the collection of the acre levy imposed on agricultural land, Minister of Agriculture MahindaContinue Reading
Efforts underway to engage youth in the agriculture sector
2023-12-12
Proactive measures are being implemented to modernize the agricultural sector, fostering a more appealing environment for the youth, Minister ofContinue Reading
Crop destruction : Air rifles distributed to farmers
2023-10-23
The distribution of air rifles to farmers to ward off crop-destroying animals commenced on Sunday (Oct 22). Minister of AgricultureContinue Reading
More countries interested in Sri Lankan monkeys – Minister
2023-10-05
There is a great demand from other foreign nations for Sri Lankan toque macaque monkeys, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda AmaraweeraContinue Reading
Chicken & Egg: Minister shares prediction on price reduction
2023-09-15
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera has assured that egg and chicken prices will likely decrease next year and remain stableContinue Reading