Colombo workshop on “organic agro crops for export”
View(s):A workshop titled “Cultivation and Processing of Organic Agro Crops for Export” is to be conducted by recognised speakers of the industry on October 14 at the Hilton Residencies, Colombo. Participants include farmers, growers, exporters, potential exporters, land owners, investors, horticulturists, home gardeners and even beginners on theoretical and technical skills of cultivation and processing of organic agricultural crops for which thre is a growing demand in the local as well as export markets, according to a media release issued by the organisers, by TJ Associates. A panel of experts and presenters from the public and private sector will provide advice and guidance in detail on activities and steps involved in setting up an organic farm, it said.
Two leading exporting companies, Biofoods Pvt Ltd and Lanka Organics Pvt Ltd contributing immensely to the development of organic agriculture in the country, successfully engaged in exports to International markets are making presentations at the workshop to share their experiences and will help to create buy back arrangements for participants to sell their organic agro products.
The role of the Ministry and Department of Agriculture in promoting organic farming will be presented by Dr. Hemantha Wijewardene, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture. The main presenter at the workshop is Dr. Sarath Ranaweera,Chairman and Managing Director of Bio Foods (Pvt) Ltd, a pioneer entrepreneur in the organic export field.