Coconut remains an important crop in Sri Lanka

22 Jul 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Coconut remains an important crop in Sri Lanka but its dominance in the agricultural sector has waned. Local stakeholders shared that there is an increasing demand for coconut based products in the foreign markets. However, the current lack of emphasis on coconut plantations hinders the ability to meet this demand.

Pic by Kushan Pathiraja