COLOMBO, 1 April, 2021 (TON): On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage met the representatives of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), requesting them to support agricultural development in the country.

The Minister said, at the discussions held at the Ministry today, the FAO representatives have agreed to provide US$ 107 million for the production of chilies and red onions in the country.

It was also agreed to equip the farmers of this country with modern agricultural technology and to provide the necessary training.

Agreement on increasing the country’s local milk production, training farmers daily, repairing Milco’s cold storages and providing modern equipment was made.

Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization emphasized that steps would be taken to provide all possible assistance in the process of building a productive economy, and agreed to share knowledge and resources to formulate the national agricultural policy.

However, accordingly, the delegates agreed to provide a grant of US$ 500,000 for the future of agriculture in this country.