Agriculture & Livestock Minister visits Ambewela Farms

Ambewela Dairy Farm welcomed Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha and also Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Senevirathne recently.

This special visit was made with the objective of reviewing the comprehensive development drive at Ambewela, propelling the farm towards significant advancements. 

During the visit, the company’s management committee highlighted the transformation of Ambewela Farm since its establishment in 1943 and privatization in 2001. It was explained how the farm has undergone extensive modernization, establishing itself as the leading centre, both in Sri Lanka and across South Asia, for advanced dairy production and farm technology utilization. The Team also expressed gratitude to the Honorable Minister for his unwavering support, which is pivotal in shaping the dairy sector in Sri Lanka

During this visit the Minister along with the Deputy Chairman of the group Stasshani Jayawardena & CEO of LMF Group Sasanka Perera, gave away 10 heifer cows worth 15 million to selected local farmers. The objective was to support the local dairy farmers with the high yielding cows bred at Ambewela Farms. The average Milk yield of these cows are 38Liters a day.  The daily milk production of the farm is 65,000 liters. 

In 2025 Ambewela Farms recorded a significant milestone reaching 23.5Million of annual milk production, driven by the development of high-quality dairy cow breeds and the automation of all livestock management activities. 

The Minister said it’s the duty of both government sector and private sector to contribute to the dairy production of the country to ensure that we are self-sufficient as a nation and not dependent on imported milk, which can be helpful even in a crisis or a war situation”. 

He also said that the government will support for the future growth of the dairy industry and he was happy to witness the growth of Ambewela farms after the privatisation and having a facility of this scale in Sri Lanka. 

Chairman of LMF Group Stasshani said, “We are grateful for the support extended today by the government. It sends a powerful message of the President’s vision for and confidence in the country’s vital dairy sector. Working together, we are committed to empowering farmers to strengthen nutrition and ensure food security for the people of Sri Lanka.

CEO of LMF group, Sasanka Perera said, “The Minister’s keen insights genuinely will add value to our development initiatives. Ambewela Dairy Farm’s progress is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in dairy production. We have invested heavily in advanced technologies and mechanized processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. With the direction and support of the Minister Lal Kantha, we are confident in our ability to achieve our ambitious production goals and further contribute to Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.”

The farm has also opened its doors for research and experiential learning, offering students from Sri Lankan universities valuable hands-on experience.