Rubber cultivation beyond traditional areas [May 09 2011]

The Plantation Ministry has further expanded rubber cultivation from traditional growing areas to new areas particularly targeting the Eastern Province and areas in the dry zone including Moneragala, Hanbantota,  Vavuniya and Mullativu.

It has been identified the soil factors coupled with favourable weather conditions that prevail during most months in the year in these areas are conducive for rubber cultivation.