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| Farmers using Cono Weeder to manage weeds in the paddy field |
The
Cono Weeder, a manually operated machine designed for weeding paddy fields, has
been introduced to farmers in hotspot areas by the Climate Smart Irrigated
Agriculture Project (CSIAP). The machine is currently in operation in Ranorawa,
Anuradhapura, a key area under the CSIAP.
The Cono Weeder works by uprooting weeds with its rotating teeth and burying them in the mud through simple push-and-pull movements. It is easy to operate manually, making it suitable even for heavy clay soils. By using the Cono Weeder, farmers can significantly reduce the need for herbicides, promoting environmentally friendly farming practices.
This initiative is implemented jointly by the CSIAP and the Department of Agriculture, aiming to improve paddy field management, reduce labour intensity, and enhance productivity in climatically vulnerable areas.
