Browns Enhances Agriculture Knowledge among the Youths

Commenced practical sessions on agricultural mechanisms for students:

Rendering yeoman service on behalf of the country's agricultural sector for over a century, Browns has taken many steps to upgrade the knowledge of the farming folk of the country to better the productivity and progress of the agricultural sector.

Considering the importance of the farming community to build a richer nation, Browns Agriculture SBU, recently took the initiative to conduct a training session for the students of Sri Lanka Schools of Agriculture on Agriculture Mechanisms. The training includes practical sessions as well as theoretical sessions.

Commencing operations in 1872 as a corporate entity and being the pioneers behind the importing the tractor Massey Ferguson, which was manufactured in England, transformed the operations of the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka. With such a ground breaking introduction, Browns was able to instill a revolutionary change for the domestic agricultural industry, which led the company to win the hearts of the Sri Lankan farming community to date. Today, Browns imports 'TAFE' - the number one selling four wheel tractor in Sri Lanka, which is loved by the farmer community providing the farmer with tons of value additions, such as a free insurance cover for tractor, tractor registration free of charge and the best after sales service in the industry.

This prestigious institution was established to educate the farmers on the scientific methodology behind agriculture. Being the first institution of the kind, the Sri Lanka Schools of Agriculture had seen over 2000 graduates pass out, who are now at the helms of state and private sector institutes, which are related to agriculture, one of them being the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, former Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake. The significance of this institution lies with the fact that new projects and advice for the institution are furnished by past students of the Sri Lanka Schools of Agriculture, who still stands committed to proliferate the knowledge of farming to the youngsters in the field.

Commenting on the partnership, Group Managing Director/CEO, at Browns Murali Prakash said, 'On behalf of the Browns Group, I find it an honour to partner with SLCA on this valuable initiative. It is our primary objective to develop the livelihood of the farming community. The Browns Agriculture SBU together with SAPSA, was fully equipped with the much needed knowledge and tools to educate the students who participate at these training sessions.

A 360° plan has been laid out to provide each individual with the much needed practical and theoretical knowledge. It is a great honour for us to work with an organization such as the SAPSA, which has produced many academics who work towards the development of Sri Lanka's agriculture.

Rohitha Nanayakkara, the President of Sri Lanka Schools of Agriculture Past Students General Association, expressed his views as follows: "I'm delighted to be able to establish this agreement with Browns on behalf of SAPSA. Brown & Company PLC, is undoubtedly the market leader for four-wheel tractors in this country. For the last few decades, Browns have made a great contribution towards the farmers in the country through agro-mechanization.

It is my belief that as a result of this agreement, many students would improve their knowledge of agro - mechanism."

SAPSA has 5 branches located in Kundasale, Palwehara, Angunakolapalassa, Vavuniya and Karapincha. Using mechanical technology has become a crucial part of progressing in the agricultural sector, which plays an important role in Sri Lanka's development.