July 31, Colombo (LNW): The New Zealand government has agreed to support the development of Sri Lanka’s dairy industry.
Following discussions with Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, New Zealand High Commissioner David Pine announced assistance in promoting dairy farming in Sri Lanka.
Their talks also covered the cultivation of avocados, pineapples, and mangoes. Currently, avocados are being grown in Sri Lanka’s central hills to meet high foreign demand.
With 60% of Sri Lanka’s milk still imported, boosting local production requires new technology, quality semen imports, and advanced dairy farming techniques.
The High Commissioner confirmed New Zealand’s commitment to providing the necessary technical support in collaboration with the Sri Lankan government.
Additionally, New Zealand will explore opportunities to import Sri Lankan pineapples and mangoes.
