US to support Sri Lanka’s dairy modernization drive

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Colombo, April 26 (PMD) - In a bid to bolster Sri Lanka's dairy industry, Alexis Taylor, the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), conferred with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on April 26.

During the meeting, Taylor apprised President Wickremesinghe of the ongoing dairy modernization initiative backed by the United States. President Wickremesinghe warmly welcomed the programme, noting its alignment with Sri Lanka's expansive efforts in dairy production across the nation.

The President took the opportunity to detail the Sri Lankan government's endeavors in modernizing agriculture, underscoring the imperative of fostering greater participation of the youth in the sector. In response, the U.S. delegation affirmed their support for these endeavours, vowing to extend the necessary aid.

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THANKS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA Friday, 26 April 2024 10:07 PM

THANKS USA KEEP AN EYE OVER OUR PEOPLE AND OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS USA AND ITS PEOPLE. MAY THEY HELP MAKE THE WORLD AND SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE RED SEA SAFE AND A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN.

shan Friday, 26 April 2024 11:02 PM

US local dairy market is shrinking due to increasing veganism and increasing dairy intolerance. Really speaking, US is trying to find some international markets to dump their dairy products. Under this circumstances, will it help to develop our dairy industry? Milk production in the US has increased 96% since 1975, reaching an all-time high of 226.6 billion pounds — 26.4 billion gallons — in 2023. Despite the production increase, dairy consumption is dropping: Americans today drink 47% less milk than in 1975.

Shera Saturday, 27 April 2024 04:19 AM

Here we go with the conspiracy theories. The dairy industry is highly advanced in the USA. Vegans are a shrinking minority. With Asian and middle eastern immigrants rushing to the USA the demand for dairy has never been higher. Compare the dairy consumption of other countries vs Sri Lanka. USA has nothing to gain financially. So just be grateful someone is trying to help.

Cows are Also Responsible For Global Warming Saturday, 27 April 2024 05:44 AM

Cows are all causing global warming. A United Nation report is saying a fully developed cow can emit up to 500 liters of methane each day, which accounts for approximately 3.7 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. Google it up for more details. Time to stop rearing cows.

Gamini Weerasinghr Saturday, 27 April 2024 06:42 AM

As stated in my article NO GRASS NO MILK emphasis should be given for cultivation of fodder grass and legumes as that is the stumbling point Gamini Weerasinghe [email protected]

Anura Jayantha Saturday, 27 April 2024 08:48 AM

Very rarely a sensible and valid comment appears. US does not care about anyone else.other than themselves..there is nothing called US, it is a Jewish state!

FredSnR Saturday, 27 April 2024 05:42 AM

Get the Kiwis involved if you want to develop the dairy industry they are the best. Now that you are opening a HC in Wellington that should facilitate things

Gamini Saturday, 27 April 2024 09:16 AM

So what Shah? US drinking less milk has nothing to do with their assistance to SL to improve our dairy industry

Let’s start with our goats first - goat milk Saturday, 27 April 2024 11:59 AM

There’ll be no shortage of donkeys, goats and cows to choose from.

Gabriella Sunday, 28 April 2024 01:09 PM

The bribes are coming thick and fast. Regardless, the people never see the benefits of these “initiatives”. All projects that succeed in Sri Lanka are individual initiatives sans government assistance.

Nagawathie Welipala Sunday, 28 April 2024 03:43 PM

Not enough grass in SL as all have eaten by SL parliamentarians instead of Punakku!! Then no cows - no milk!!

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US to support Sri Lanka’s dairy modernization drive

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