Swiss experts conduct knowledge-sharing session on organic agro ecosystem

A team of experts from Switzerland presently on a 10-day visit in the country conducted an experiential and insightful training session on organic agriculture and ecosystem, a need of the hour for Sri Lanka, as it bans chemical fertilizers and pesticides to make a transition from conventional to an organic approach.

The event was held at the Baurs’ Fertiliser Factory (CMW) in Kelaniya on August 2, in adherence to strict health and safety guidelines, with the presence of PHI officers onsite.

This knowledge-sharing session saw the participation of Baurs’ senior management, support staff, fertiliser and plant protection field staff, CMW lab and factory staff, feed millers, invitees from animal health, poultry, and biochar segments, including INSEE Ecocycle and special guests from Sunshine Holdings PLC, including Watawala Plantations PLC CEO Binesh Pananwala.

The event is part of the expert team’s diverse visit to study the country’s agricultural landscape, an initiative of A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd (Baurs). The team of experts is from two of the world’s leading institutes on this topic, namely the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL). They will meet with the stakeholders from various key institutions, converse with farmers and other members and visit numerous sites and facilities across the island.