Sri Lankan authorities hold workshop on improving productivity in rubber small holders
Authorities in Sri Lanka have reportedly commenced a series of workshops on improving productivity among rubber small holders.
Accordingly, the first workshop on “Productivity Improvement for Rubber Small Holders through adaptation of Modern Technology” was successfully concluded by the Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with Ministry of Plantation Industries, Rubber Development Department (RDD) and Rubber Research Institute (RRI) in Kegalle on May 31, 2019.
The workshop was reportedly held for 40 selected small holder rubber farmers.
Additional Secretary (Coconut and Rubber) of Ministry of Plantation Industries was the Chief Guest of the event.
Director General of Rubber Development Department, Director of Industrial Products, Export Development Board, Chairman of Thurusaviya Fund, Chairman of Advisory Committee on Rubber and Rubber Based Products and Commodity Director of Camso Loadstar (Pvt) Ltd were among the other invitees.
OSL take:
The government of Sri Lanka is engaged in developing the country’s plantation sector, especially tea, rubber and spices. The organizing of a series of workshops of improving productivity with the use of modern technology among rubber small holders indicates a business opportunity for foreign companies/investors. Foreign businesses could explore the opportunities of introducing modern technology and equipment to Sri Lanka’s rubber industry and partner with local companies to export rubber based products overseas. Sri Lanka also enjoys trade concessions as well as trade agreements with many foreign countries creating an ideal foreign market for local goods.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/12062019/Z_5 |