COLOMBO, April 24 -- Sri Lanka has called for urgent action to strengthen resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, as it participated in the 38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC38) in Brunei this week, where ministers from across Asia and the Pacific convened to chart collaborative strategies to strengthen food security and build resilient agricultural systems.

Addressing the ministerial session virtually, Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha highlighted the need to transform the country's agricultural sector in response to mounting challenges, including climate change, market volatility and food security concerns.

He said Sri Lanka is prioritizing efforts to boost domestic food production, reduc...