The 1st Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM) season in Maspanna, #Badulla , concluded with a thriving paddy harvest!

Farmers celebrated a yield increase of 400–600 kg/acre.

#RiceUP , funded by EU in Sri Lanka & implemented by Food and Agriculture Organization, boosts paddy harvests in #SriLanka !🌾

Glad to join launch this week new initiative to raise production of inland fishing critical food security & livelihoods. Under leadership Min. Fisheries 🇱🇰 & FAO in Sri Lanka & Maldives Vimlendra Sharan new prog supports sector long marginalized. Grateful tremendous support Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka（在スリランカ日本国大使館) 🇯🇵

Happy to kick start our latest initiative w/ Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka（在スリランカ日本国大使館) and Min of #Fisheries , empowering #SriLanka 's inland fisheries and rural communities!
With a grant of US$ 3M we're committed to strengthening the food security, resilience, and livelihoods of fisherfolk
#Fisheries FortifySL

Japan grant to strengthen inland fisheries in SL

#lka #SriLanka #News #Japan FAO in Sri Lanka & Maldives Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka（在スリランカ日本国大使館) #FisheriesFortifySL #inlandfishing

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🎣 Japan and Sri Lanka join hands with FAO in Sri Lanka & Maldives to launch 'Development of Self-sustained Culture-based Inland Fisheries' 🌊🐟. This collaborative project aims to boost food security and rural livelihoods, highlighting our commitment to sustainable growth. #FisheriesFortifySL

#NEWS : Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka（在スリランカ日本国大使館) provides US$ 3 Million through Food and Agriculture Organization to strengthen inland #fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in #SriLanka

The initiative will establish mini hatcheries, upgrade #aquaculture centers, and enhance technical capacities.
Learn more👉 bit.ly/3UxNwCl

Asia is warming faster than the 🌍average & is the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate-related hazards.

In the #StateOfClimate in Asia 2023 Report, World Meteorological Organization details record 🌡️ in 2023, escalating impacts & urgent need for disaster risk mitigation👇
bit.ly/3QdVIF8

Warmest wishes to all Sri Lankans celebrating #EidAlFitr ✨

ශුද්ධ වූ රාමදාන් මාසයේ අවසානය සනිටුහන් කරමින් ඊද් අල් ෆිතර් සමරන සියලුම ශ්‍රී ලාංකිකයින්ට උණුසුම් සුබ පැතුම්.

உலகெங்குமுள்ள முஸ்லிம்களுடன் இணைந்து இலங்கையில் ஈகைத் திருநாளை கொண்டாடும் அனைவருக்கும் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

📺WATCH the full episode on how Food and Agriculture Organization's Entrepreneurial School Gardens Initiative, made possible with generous funding from Australia in Sri Lanka, is empowering communities and fostering sustainable agriculture with 400+ school gardens across three provinces.

👉 bit.ly/49rtWvM

In < 9 months, Food and Agriculture Organization #SriLanka distributed 58 700 t of fertilizers to 1.2M paddy #farmers & provided cash assistance to 63 000 farmers & fishers.

We also established 400+ school gardens & supported 2 200 families with malnourished #children .

Together we're making a difference!💪

The UN in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce the release of our 2023 Annual Results Report, which showcases the United Nations's collective work and achievements in support of Sri Lanka's national priorities and the #SDGs .

Read the full report here👇
bit.ly/3VYx3Z9

Exciting news! 🌟 Food and Agriculture Organization is currently backing the Training and survey sample analysis at the Animal Virus Laboratory, Veterinary Research Institute in Kandy, #SriLanka 🇱🇰 to assist in preparing the dossier for declaring freedom from #pestedespetitsruminants ( #PPR ) in sheep and…

#HappeningNow | Training and survey sample analysis at the Animal Virus Laboratory, Veterinary Research Institute, Kandy, #SriLanka 🇱🇰 to support dossier preparation for declaring freedom from #pestedespetitsruminants (PPR). 🐑🐐🔬

👉More on PPR: bit.ly/457CNBz

Gender norms have a profound impact on the rights & opportunities of people across the spectrum of gender identity & sexual orientation. This week, UN agencies engaged in a dialogue on how these harmful norms manifest in our society & ways to be more aware, tolerant & inclusive.

Paddy farmers in #Badulla implement Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM) by using burnt #paddy husk to establish their farmland.

Food and Agriculture Organization's #RiceUP project funded by EU in Sri Lanka empowers farmers through Farmer Field Schools on IPNM.
Learn more➡️ bit.ly/3szlXxp

🌍💧 On #WorldWaterDay , let's spotlight #SriLanka 's reliance on #freshwater for #paddy irrigation.

Food and Agriculture Organization is championing water-efficient practices in #lka agriculture, ensuring sustainability for future generations. #WWD2024

Read more➡️ bit.ly/43KeqKl

#GenderEquality is not only a moral imperative, but also a smart economic investment that drives growth & creates opportunities for all.

On International #WomensDay , learn how investing in women can boost economic recovery in Sri Lanka & transform lives👇
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Thisara exemplifies the impactful role #women play in agrifood systems. Through Good Agriculture Practices, she's boosting yields & setting new standards.

On #IWD , let's honor the women in fields, factories, & running businesses—key contributors to #foodsecurity .
#InvestInWomen

Today, we celebrated the Farmer Field day in Polonnaruwa as part of our #RiceUP project implemented by FAO in Sri Lanka & Maldives.

Through this programme, we are supporting rice farmers improve productivity in paddy farming through safe and efficient use of fertilizer and quality seeds.