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Monday, November 09, 2009 - 9.18 GMT

Norway to cultivate & process fruits in SL

 

Norwegian Investors, Pure Nature Limited is to cultivate and process fruits in Havampitiya, Monaragala.

The venture is an initial investment of Rs.75 million and will be based on the out-grower farmer model. It will initially provide employment for 200 out-growers. It expects to expand operations to an investment of Rs.200 million providing employment for 1000 out-grows farmers in Havampitiya, Monaragala.

The agri-forestry project would focus on growing Maize as the main crop while growing seasonal crops such as Sesame and Soya.
A plantation will also be established on a 25 acre land.


 




 


 
   
   
   
   
   

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