Maize cultivation in Kobeygane

Ariyapala Wansathilake - Kurunegala Central Specialist

The Wayamba Provincial Agricultural Department will cultivate 1,000 acres of maize in the Kobeygane Divisional Secretary area in the Nikaweratiya electorate.

Maize farmers of Kobeygane, Nikaweratiya, Boraluwewa, Kotawehera and Rasnayakapura are assisted to cultivate more maize, said Provincial Agricultural Minister D B Herath.

The Agricultural Department will extend the maize cultivation loan and supply seeds, agro chemicals and fertilizer to farmers.

Provincial Minister D B Herath said a marketing center will be constructed at Usgala, Siyabalangamuwa for purchasing their products.