A Climate Smart Agriculture Field Day in Kilinochchi & Mullaitivu by the CSIAP

 The Agricultural Field Day organized by the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) is more than a one-day event; it's a testament to the resilience and dedication of the agricultural community of the area where the CSIAP is being implemented. It is a highly useful event that serves as a nexus for education, innovation, community building, and economic development within the agricultural field of CSIAP farmers who play a crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture. It connects farmers with their cultivation skills and fosters a profound appreciation for the agricultural sector. Organizing such an event will be an excellent way to bring together farmers, agricultural professionals, and the broader community to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and promote sustainable farming practices.  

Mr. S.M. Saman Bandulasena, Chief Secretary, Northern Province along with Ms. S.Suganthini, Provincial Director (Agricultura), Agriculture Instructors of the respective areas,  Mr. Geroge Babu, Deputy Project Director (Northern Province) , Subject Specialists and Officers of the CSIAP attended this Agricultural Field Day, which is a journey of enlightenment and enrichment in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts. All officials visited.     

• Thelikarai Village of Poonakary ASC division for Watermelon Field, Thelikarai Tank Rehabilitation, Groundnut Seed Poduction and Harvesting
• Udaiyarkattu village division for MICHY 1 Chilie Cultivation
• Jeyapuram of Mulankavil ASC for Groundnut Cultivation with Sprinkler Irrigation   
• Iyankan Kulam of Thunukai ASC division  for Crop Diversification in Paddy field
• Karuvelankandal of Oddusuddan ASC division for Parachute and mechanical transplanted paddy field 

This Field Day not only educates and inspires but also underscores the pivotal role that agriculture plays in sustaining our CSIAP farming community and preserving the cultivated land for generations to come.