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14 July 2016
An Agri Fair was organized recently at the Kallady Bridge Market in Batticaloa to mark World Environment Day with the purpose of creating awareness on the importance of organic food consumption and production, and waste management practices. The Fair was held from June 1-3. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
An Agri Fair was organized recently at the Kallady Bridge Market in Batticaloa to mark World Environment Day with the purpose of creating awareness on the importance of organic food consumption and production, and waste management practices. The Fair was held from June 1-3. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
14 July 2016
Scaling up Nutrition through a Multi-Sector Approach (UNJP/SRL/070/UNJ) is a joint project implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP). This project was implemented to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government investment in on-going nutrition initiatives, and to promote nutrition education in the school system...
Scaling up Nutrition through a Multi-Sector Approach (UNJP/SRL/070/UNJ) is a joint project implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP). This project was implemented to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government investment in on-going nutrition initiatives, and to promote nutrition education in the school system...
01 June 2016
Asia has witnessed remarkable growth in its production and consumption of milk and dairy products in recent years and this trend is almost certain to continue. Indeed, the Asia-Pacific region has overtaken Europe as the world’s largest milk producer, with India alone producing one in every five glasses of milk. This increased...
Asia has witnessed remarkable growth in its production and consumption of milk and dairy products in recent years and this trend is almost certain to continue. Indeed, the Asia-Pacific region has overtaken Europe as the world’s largest milk producer, with India alone producing one in every five glasses of milk. This increased...
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...
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...
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...
