A training programme for 55 participants representing three key sectors of Seth Arana – Caritas was held on 23 September 2026 at the LOADI Grove Training Centre in Mattegoda. The programme was attended by the Director Priest of Seth Arana – Caritas, along with several officers representing the institution. The main objectives of the programme […]
With the support of the Misereor project, the Lanka Organic Agriculture Movement (LOAM) conducted a training programme on the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) on 4 September 2026 in Galle. The programme was conducted with the aim of strengthening consumer confidence in organic products and facilitating better market access for products produced by organic farmers. The
A three-day workshop for livestock officials from SAARC countries was held on August 24, 25 and 26 at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo, with the aim of strengthening women’s contribution to improving the nutritional status of people in the SAARC region and enhancing livestock production. The training workshop was conducted under the leadership of
The home gardens of farmers in Madapatha, Galle, who participated in the PGS (Participatory Guarantee System) introductory training programme, were inspected on 20 August 2026. The visit was attended by the Economic Development Officer, the Agricultural Research and Production Assistant Officer, Mr. Anura Gayan, and LOAM Training Consultant Mr. Indika Sampath. The programme is being
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A field visit was conducted by the Lanka Organic Agriculture Movement (LOAM) on 20 August 2026 to monitor groups engaged in animal husbandry farming and entrepreneurship in Malapalla, Kahatuduwa, Veniwelkola, and Mattegoda. The objectives of the visit included monitoring and following up on animal husbandry management activities, identifying challenges faced by entrepreneurs, providing technical and
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A basic awareness programme for farmers was held at the Koggala Farmers’ Service Centre in Habaraduwa on August 18. A total of 35 farmers participated in the programme, including the Regional Farmer Development Officer, Agricultural Advisor, Agricultural Research and Production Assistant Officers, and representatives of farmer organizations. Coordinator Mr. Samantha Weligamage also participated in the
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A basic home gardening training programme for women farmers in the Habaraduwa, Koggala, and Handugoda areas was held on August 18. The programme was attended by the Economic Development Officer, Agricultural Research and Production Assistant Officer Mr. Samantha Weligamage, and 24 women farmers.
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A basic home gardening training programme for women in the Habaraduwa, Koggala, and Aththaragoda areas was held on August 17. The programme was attended by the Economic Development Officer, Grama Niladhari, Agricultural Research and Production Assistant Officer Mr. Samantha Weligamage, and 22 women farmers.
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The Lanka Organic Agricultural Movement (LOAM), with the support of the Misereor Project, conducted a chick distribution program on 13 August 2026 at the LOADI Grove Training Centre, Mattegoda, to promote organic livestock management as a means of developing sustainable organic home gardens and ecological agriculture, strengthening farmers’ economic resilience, and contributing to the “Whole
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The Fruit Cultivation Field Day held yesterday (13) at the Ahangama Collective Farm in Galle was successfully conducted. The event was attended by the Southern Provincial Director of Agriculture, Agricultural Advisor, Economic Development Officer, Agricultural Officer, and more than 80 farmers. Harvesting of the passion fruit plants provided to the collective farms has now commenced.
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