With the support of the Misereor Project, the Lanka Organic Agricultural Movement (LOAM) organized a training programme on organic input production, along with the distribution of medicinal plants and planting materials for a home gardening initiative, on 12 November 2026. The programme was conducted with the Sirikatha Women Farmers’ Organisation in the Veniwelkola area of Kahathuduwa.
The programme focused on the future plans for the home gardening initiative, organic certification, organic fertilizer production, and other related topics.
Approximately 25 women participated in the programme, alongside local government and agricultural officials, including the Agricultural Research Officer responsible for the Kahathuduwa Agrarian Services area, the Kahathuduwa Agricultural Instructor, a Technical Assistant, and a Development Officer representing the Divisional Secretariat.
The programme was facilitated by Danusha Jayathissa, Assistant Project Manager of LOAM, and Chamod Madhuwantha, Programme Assistant.
The initiative aimed to promote organic farming practices within communities, strengthen organic home gardening, encourage greater participation of women in organic agriculture, and contribute to building healthier communities.
