The CSIAP exhibits its new Agricultural Techniques in "Agri Tech 24"

The photo shows Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna, Project Director of the CSIAP is explaining about posters displayed in the booth to
the minister. The Deputy Project Director of the Southern Province’s Office of the CSIAP Mr. R.P. M. Dissanayake is also there.

"Agri Tech 24", an exhibition to showcase new Agricultural Techniques currently used in the Agriculture sector, as well as obtaining higher yields using new technology, less water and minimum fertilizer application, while introducing quality agricultural products, introduction of new types of seeds, production of seeds, preventing damage from pests, is declared open by Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries Mahinda Amaraweera in the Bataatha Agri Technological Park, at Hungama yesterday (02nd). This four-day exhibition will be held till 05th March.

The Climates Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) also displays its booth with the aim of new agricultural technology including farm machinery introduced to the farmers and displaying various posters showing project activities such as Climate Smart Agriculture Practices, Tank Rehabilitation, Agroecological Landscape Resilience Plan, Water Management, Framer Training School, Marketing linkages introduced, Environmental & Social safeguard, Women’s contribution to the agriculture sector, improving the nutritional status of family members. Farmers’ products are being sold and Seasonal elephant fencing to mitigate Human and elephant conflict and micro irrigation systems are displayed here.  A model cascade designed in the CSIAP booth attracted the attention of those including school children who came to the exhibition.

Day 01- Highlights of  " Agri Tech 24"