FAO in Sri Lanka

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24 May 2016
With a growing demand for toxin-free foods in the world, Sri Lanka is also working towards a new agrarian economy to capitalize on the growing demand. Fortunately with the leadership provided by Government, farmers can move away from the inorganic fertilizer to more environmental-friendly agricultural practices. The national policy for...
24 March 2016
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March ‘International Day of Forests’ which signifies a day of celebrating and creating awareness about forests. Forested watersheds and wetlands supply 75% of the world’s accessible fresh water for domestic, agricultural and ecological needs. It is by maintaining and providing high quality fresh...
04 March 2016
  The 9th National Scout Jamboree organized by the Sri Lanka National Scout Association was held from 20 to 26 February 2016 in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The Jamboree brought together almost 10,000 scouts from all over Sri Lanka who camped out for one week in the spirit of brotherhood and unity.   The...
29 February 2016
Nature plays a prominent role in everyone’s life;  the air we breathe, the water we drink, the rivers, lakes and waterfalls, the mountains which are full of greenery, and all of nature’s resources are natural gifts of Mother Nature. We are also a part of nature; in fact, children of...
19 February 2016
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) is constructing a marine finfish hatchery in Tharmapuram, Batticaloa to fulfill the national objectives to promote marine finfish farming in the country. The hatchery is being constructed with funding from the...