Agarwood - A distinctive investment for a sustainable tomorrow

While Sustainable Environment Conservation is on the spotlight in today’s economic platform; sustainable commercial forestry has made a remarkable impact on our local eco system for over a decade. In a recent interview with Sadaharitha Plantation Ltd Chairman, Sathis Nawarathna, we discussed the conscious development progress that is taking shape in green investments and how Sadaharith Plantations Ltd is encouraging investors to turn towards intelligent green investments.

What measures have you taken to populate sustainable environment conservation with the introduction of Agarwood to the local eco system?

We have invested a lot of resources to conduct continuous research to monitor artificially inoculated Agarwood plants. The CA-Kit technology that is executed by Sadaharitha ensures that the plant is acclimatised to the terroir and the investors could reap the highest returns on their investments during 
the harvest.

How can Agarwood help toward sustainable development and in which markets is it most popular?

Agarwood is a fragrant resinous substance; that is used to manufacture perfumes, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals around the world. There is a massive demand for Agarwood Chips in the middle-eastern market. In China it is used to manufacture bracelets and Incense Sticks. Agarwood is widely used as an air freshener and a nerve stimulant in many parts of 
the world.

What sets Agarwood apart from our traditional exports as tea, coconut and rubber?

Due to the market saturation the profit margins that one could reap through these traditional goods are very low and the cost of business keeps rising, which does not make them sustainable businesses on the long run. In the case of Agarwood, you can gain rapid profits from your investment in a short term. Due to the heavy demand over supply the market value of a kilogram of Agarwood is as expensive 
as Gold. 

What are the value-added services that an investor can expect from Sadaharitha  Plantation Ltd.?
 

The sole patent rights to use the CA-kit technology in Sri Lanka belongs to Sadaharitha Plantation Ltd., which gives us the opportunity to prove the authenticity of the investment plans to our investors. We ensure our investors have a guaranteed export market at the best market rates. We have signed up MoUs with international buyers to guarantee that the supplies will be distributed as per 
the demand.

Finally, what message would you give to readers who are interested to invest in your available plans?
Commercial forestry investments give the investors a sense of satisfaction financially and consciously. While it adds value to the environment by planting Agarwood, one can efficiently earn higher ROI.