The United States contributes $27 million to double Sri Lanka’s dairy production
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung attended the signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sri Lankan Department of Agriculture, for a $27 million project…
Watawala Plantations to acquire cattle fodder growing firm Moragoda Agro Services for Rs.88.5 million
Watawala Plantations PLC has entered into a share sale and purchase agreement on 21st Marchwith Aruna Moragoda, who owns a 100% stake in Moragoda Agro Services (Pvt) Ltd for Rs.88.5…
Sri Lanka to Double Fresh Milk Production by 2024
The government aims to double the local fresh milk production to meet 80 percent of the country’s consumption by 2024, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa announced in Parliament yesterday. He said…
Dairy industry seeks clear access to land and water for forage crops
The All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) urges the government to remove restrictions on land and water utilization for forage crops to increase the quantity and quality of milk production. All…