Streamlining agriculture through new technologies helps in improving productivity and reducing the cost of production which will encourage more people to turn towards agriculture as a business, leaving behind the shadows of the ‘white-collar job’ concept.
The role of the private sector in developing the agriculture industry is vital with its potential to strengthen the supply and value chains, promote value additions, help in commercial and large-scale production and use new and existing resources to innovate new farming techniques.
“When talking about the role of the private sector, DIMO as a socially responsible corporate has come to the fore in developing the agriculture industry with their agriculture arm DIMO Agribusinesses, having understood the importance of the agriculture industry for the development of the country’s economy. DIMO Agribusinesses is committed to supporting the industry in multiple ways and is in the process of bringing the latest Agri technologies to Sri Lanka, sharing knowledge about sustainable agriculture practices among local farmers, introducing new crop care solutions, seeds, fertilizers, greenhouse farming and micro-irrigation systems. DIMO’s Agri Techno parks engage in agriculture research and development, seed production, farmer education and training initiatives to support the growth of the industry.” DIMO Agribusinesses COO Priyanga Dematawa.
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