USDA official collaborates with Sri Lankan President to advance dairy modernization
(Photo: President’s Media Division)
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy visit to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (April 26).
During their meeting, the President received a briefing on the ongoing dairy modernization program supported by the US.
President Wickremesinghe welcomed the program, highlighting its potential to complement the island-wide dairy expansion projects.
Moreover, the President outlined the Government’s efforts in modernizing agriculture, emphasizing the importance of increased youth involvement in the sector. The US delegation expressed support for these initiatives and pledged to provide necessary assistance.
Accompanying the President were Secretary to the President, Mr. Saman Ekanayake, and Director of International Affairs, Mr. Dinouk Colombage.
(Courtesy: President’s Media)
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This is great. That said, SL should ask US advice to close SL department of Agriculture altogether. If we import our food (including milk products) why we need a department of Agriculture!
People living in leafy suburbs of racist countries have no idea of the ground reality in SL.
As a key participant in the transformative Agricultural Modernisation Program in our district, I am collaborating closely with esteemed experts from Israel and the USDA. This program is set to revolutionise our agricultural sector, and I’m excited to share its progress with you.
The Modernisation Program, driven by the RW Government, will change how agricultural produce is grown in SL within a couple of years.