Farmers

As Minister Jayatissa and experts emphasise, the private sector’s dynamism, combined with targeted public support, offers the best path to a competitive, sustainable livestock industry that delivers for consumers, producers, and the nation.

With agriculture employing a large workforce yet facing productivity pressures, SMAM aligns with national goal of doubling farmers’ income.

As the season progresses, the interplay between active weather systems, El Niño, and regional topography will determine the final outcome.

As global demand for quality, sustainable tea grows, Sri Lanka’s smallholders – guardians of the Ceylon legacy – stand at a crossroads.

As Sri Lanka’s economy stabilises under the new government, a looming El Niño threatens to reignite food inflation and test hard-won gains. Sri Lanka, still...

Transformation also requires partnerships. Governments, research institutions, financial institutions, civil society organizations, CSR initiatives, and the private sector each have a vital role in building an ecosystem where smallholders can thrive.

In a significant show of solidarity, farmer organisations from across India convened at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh on June 25, 2026.

With direct procurement, digital transparency, and welfare measures, India’s cooperative movement is poised for significant growth, promising higher incomes for millions and greater food security for the nation.