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Boost for floriculture under Gama Neguma

The Department of Botanical Gardens has initiated a project to upgrade the floriculture industry in the country as a part of the 'Divi Neguma' program under the Economic Development Ministry. Director General, Department of Botanical Gardens, Dr. Syril Wijesundara said the inauguration will be on May 11 at the Department premises in Peradeniya.

"The supply of cut foliage of certain species is not meeting the world market demand. We especially need more growers of Dracaena sanderiana, which enjoys huge demand in the world market" Dr. Wijesundara said. Different cane varieties, crotons and cane palms are some of the plants having a high demand in the cut foliage market.

The new program, worth Rs. 100 million, is funded entirely by the Government and would be implemented in several phases. The first round will focus on Colombo, Kegalle and Gampaha districts. "Initially, we selected 130 persons for the program. We plan to expand the training to other districts as well and support more people interested in the trade" he said.

 

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