Founded in 1986 with just 14 members and an initial capital of LKR 240 (USD 1), the Habalakkawa Sanasa Society has grown into a thriving cooperative with 1,500 active members and assets totaling LKR 300 million (USD 1 million). The cooperative operates with seven affiliated societies and is governed by a board of seven directors. […]
Located in Julampitiya, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, the Julampitiya Sanasa Society is a thriving farmers’ cooperative specializing in pepper production. With a membership of 46 individuals—31 of whom are women and 12 are youth—the cooperative is part of the larger SANASA society network, which boasts 400 members. The cooperative primarily focuses on pepper while also […]
The Agriculture Ministry is overhauling the production structure for rice, shrimp, chicken, rubber and fruits to improve revenues for farmers and the overall economy.
Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, the agriculture minister, said that the action plan, to be finalised this month, was aimed at selecting the types of crops and farm products suitable for different regions and changing the market's dynamics.
The goals include a 4-5% increase in gross domestic product in the agricultural sector, forecast to be valued at around 700 billion baht next year, with an expected value of 950 billion baht by 2008.
Located along Ahugoda Temple Road in Pothuhera, Sri Lanka, the Ahugoda SANASA Primary Society has been a registered cooperative since 1983, playing a crucial role in supporting local rice farmers. With 2,500 SANASA Society members, including 75 farmers (40 women and 10 youth) and five primary farmer organizations, the cooperative focuses on parboiled rice production […]
Located in Anggamana Village, Central Province, Sri Lanka, the Angammana Sanasa Society has been serving farmers for over 39 years, evolving into a strong cooperative with 1,200 members, including 175 farmers—90 of whom are women and 55 are youth. Established in 1958 with just 41 members contributing shares worth LKR 100 (USD .34) each, the […]
