Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka's efforts to modernise agriculture, improve farm productivity and strengthen its contribution to economic growth are set to receive a boost with the launch of the Sri Lanka AgriConnect Joint Implementation Plan, aimed at transforming the agrifood sector into a more competitive, resilient and investment-driven industry.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya launched the initiative on October 30 in Colombo, highlighting the economic importance of building a modern agricultural sector through digitalisation, technology and stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors. AgriConnect, a World Bank Group initiative, is being implemented through a partnership between the Government of Sri Lanka, the ...