FAO Sri Lanka News Update - Issue 19 June - Sep 2014 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Sri Lanka l ISSN No:1800-4601 Inside this issue Over 150 000 people to benefit from FAO/ EU support Integrated Irrigation and Agricultural Livelihood Development in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts Dairy farming gets a boost in Sri Lanka Handing over renovated Agricultural wells in the Mullaitivu district Field day on commercial Groundnut cultivation ‘FAO NOW’ FAO Assistant Director General visits Sri Lanka FAO representative as guest of honour UNYAP field visit to Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Staff Professional development and knowledge sharing workshop Over 150 000 people to benefit from FAO/EU support The Government’s development prog- rammes for the Northern and Eastern Provinces commenced with the resettle- ment of internally displaced people in December 2009. These initiatives included the renovation of tanks, distribution of agricultural tools to the farmers and infrastructure and capacity building to the agricultural areas. In the past five years, FAO has provided technical expertise in the agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors and matched its know-how with resources to revive livelihoods and build community and government capacities. The project will bridge inter-district disparities helping achieve develop- mental objectives and targets articulated at the national level. FAO’s part in this project will be ‘Poverty Reduction through Agricul- tural Development’.” said Ms Singarayer. The aim is to increase income gener- ation opportunities and access to infrastructure and services for the most exposed groups in the agricul- tural sector in the target locations. Enhanced income generation reach- ing at least 50 000 people will improve and sustain livelihoods. This will be achieved through production increases, post-harvest technology and diversification for small scale primary producers. Infrastructure will also be improved by offering services for local productive activities to be used by at least 150 000 beneficiaries. FAO will support the introduction of value-addition and product diversifica- tion through technology and skills transfers. The project will continue until April 2017. “Identifying the appropriate require- ment at the right time is essential in all sectors of development” said Rohini Singarayer, Project Manager of the European Union funded District Development Programme (EU-SDDP) ‘Poverty Reduction Through Agricul- ture Development’. This project, is a collaborative initiative with the International Labour Organiza- tion (ILO), United Nations Develop- ment Programme (UNDP), United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and it is implemented through the Ministry of Economic Development. “The project will support the transition from recovery to sustainable development in the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Mannar, Vavuniya, Anuradhapu- ra, Monaragala and Puttalam by addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups and creating the right conditions for market and business expansion. Study of the feasibility of big onion true seeds production in the project area 01 02 03 04 04 04 05 05 06 06
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FAO Sri Lanka News Update - Issue 19
June - Sep 2014 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Sri Lanka l ISSN No:1800-4601
Inside this issue Over 150 000 people to benefit from FAO/ EU support Integrated Irrigation and Agricultural Livelihood Development in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts Dairy farming gets a boost in Sri Lanka Handing over renovated Agricultural wells in the Mullaitivu district Field day on commercial Groundnut cultivation ‘FAO NOW’ FAO Assistant Director General visits Sri Lanka FAO representative as guest of honour UNYAP field visit to Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Staff Professional development and knowledge sharing workshop
Over 150 000 people to benefit from FAO/EU support
The Government’s development prog-
rammes for the Northern and Eastern
Provinces commenced with the resettle-
ment of internally displaced people in
December 2009. These initiatives
included the renovation of tanks,
distribution of agricultural tools to the
farmers and infrastructure and capacity
building to the agricultural areas.
In the past five years, FAO has provided
technical expertise in the agriculture,
fisheries and livestock sectors and
matched its know-how with resources to
revive livelihoods and build community
and government capacities.
The project will bridge inter-district
disparities helping achieve develop-
mental objectives and targets
articulated at the national level.
FAO’s part in this project will be
‘Poverty Reduction through Agricul-
tural Development’.” said Ms
Singarayer.
The aim is to increase income gener-
ation opportunities and access to
infrastructure and services for the
most exposed groups in the agricul-
tural sector in the target locations.
Enhanced income generation reach-
ing at least 50 000 people will
improve and sustain livelihoods. This
will be achieved through production
increases, post-harvest technology
and diversification for small scale
primary producers. Infrastructure will
also be improved by offering
services for local productive activities
to be used by at least 150 000
beneficiaries.
FAO will support the introduction of
value-addition and product diversifica-
tion through technology and skills
transfers. The project will continue
until April 2017.
“Identifying the appropriate require-
ment at the right time is essential in all
sectors of development” said Rohini
Singarayer, Project Manager of the
European Union funded District
Development Programme (EU-SDDP)
‘Poverty Reduction Through Agricul-
ture Development’.
This project, is a collaborative initiative
with the International Labour Organiza-
tion (ILO), United Nations Develop-
ment Programme (UNDP), United
Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS), International Finance
Corporation (IFC) and United
Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF) and it is implemented
through the Ministry of Economic
Development.
“The project will support the
transition from recovery to
sustainable development in the
districts of Ampara, Batticaloa,
Mannar, Vavuniya, Anuradhapu-
ra, Monaragala and Puttalam by
addressing the needs of the most
vulnerable groups and creating
the right conditions for market and
business expansion.
Study of the feasibility of big onion true
seeds production in the project area
01 02 03 04 04 04 05 05 06 06
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Intergrated Irrigation and Agricultural Livelihood Development in
Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts (GCP/SRL/061/EC)
Location map of Rehabilitated irrigation tanks
FAO with the funding from EU, rehabilitated tanks in Mullativu and kilinochchi districts under its project ‘ Integrated Irrigation and Agricultureal Livelihood Development in Kilinochchi and Mullativu Districts’.
Kilinochchi
district
Mullativu
district
Main activities carried out by the project :
Rehabilitation of minor tanks covering up to 4 165 ha area
Rehabilitation of abandoned land up to 1 200 ha
Revitalized community-based Farmer Organizations
Increased agricultural production for 17 200 vulnerable farming families through improved variety of seeds and technical training;
Training of agricultural extension staff in agriculture and water management.
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Dairy farming gets a boost in Sri Lanka
Farmers who are struggling with lack of knowledge in cattle production and
feeding techniques are to receive a helping hand from the Food and
Agriculture Organization. The Ministry of Livestock and Rural Community
Development (MLRCD) identified a critical need and approached FAO for
support.
"By raising awareness and improving technical knowledge, we hope to
strengthen the capacity of dairy farmers within Sri Lanka." said Dr Premalal