Coconut cultivation project
Sigiriya Group Correspondent
The Coconut Cultivation Board, Matale has taken measures to extend
the coconut cultivation in the district by another 405 acres, according
to the Provincial Assistant Manager Nawaratne Banda. The proposed
extension program covers 12 Divisional Secretariat areas. Under new
subsidy program about 7,214 people get all the facilities towards this
end.
In addition, the Coconut Board will provide coconut seedling for home
gardens too. The Provincial Assistant Manager said they have enough
coconut nurseries, and seedling could be provided to State and private
sectors. |
