Sri Lanka counts monkeys, peacocks and squirrels to tackle crop damage
Sri Lanka began a wildlife census on Saturday to count monkeys, peacocks and giant squirrels, aiming to manage their populations as farmers complain of agricultural losses. Agriculture accounts for 8% ...
The Island2d
Learning from global models to address flooding and water shortage in Sri Lanka
Sudharman Siripala Sri Lanka is grappling with the increasing threat of climate change, which has led to unpredictable ...
The Diplomat10d
Sri Lanka agriculture
In 2021, the Sri Lankan Army became the unlikely vanguard of a supposed green revolution, resulting in a radical redefinition of civil-military relations in farming regions.
The Diplomat10d
Guns and Manure: Sri Lanka’s Army and Organic Agriculture
In 2021, the Sri Lankan Army became the unlikely vanguard of a supposed green revolution, resulting in a radical redefinition ...
Asia News9d
Sri Lanka’s agriculture in crisis as rice, tea, and coconut productions drop while prices rise
Signs of growth are visible only in rubber and some export crops. Colombo (AsiaNews) – Sri Lanka's agricultural sector is going through a severe crisis, with a significant drop in the production ...
The News International14d
Sri Lanka begins wildlife census to manage rising monkey, peacock numbers
DAMBULLA: As farmers lament agricultural losses, Sri Lanka launched a wildlife census on Saturday to count gigantic squirrels, peacocks, and monkeys in an effort to control ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel16d
Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops
In 2023, the-then agricultural minister proposed exporting some 100,000 toque macaques to Chinese zoos, but the monkey business was abandoned following protests from environmentalists. Sri Lanka ...