January 24, Colombo (LNW): Officials from the National Livestock Development Board recently apprised Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera of the thriving harvest of carrots, cabbage, and radish in the Bopattalawa and Menikpalama farms situated in Nuwara Eliya. These farms, under the stewardship of the National Livestock Development Board, have seen impressive growth in these vegetable crops.
Following the Minister’s directive to cultivate vegetables on lands owned by institutions within the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Livestock Development Board undertook the cultivation of 25 acres of carrots and cabbage in the Bopattalawa and Menikpalama farms in Nuwara Eliya. The current status reports a successful harvest, showcasing the high yields achieved in these two farms.
The Livestock Development Board expressed satisfaction with the outcomes, emphasizing that the crops are currently in the harvesting phase, demonstrating the effectiveness of the cultivation efforts. The initiative aligns with the Ministry’s broader goal of promoting agricultural self-sufficiency and utilizing available lands efficiently for crop cultivation.
Minister Amaraweera has been a driving force behind encouraging vegetable cultivation on lands owned by various institutions under the Ministry of Agriculture, aiming to enhance food production and reduce dependency on external sources.
