A large extent of this land is owned by smallholder farmers, contributing to a major share of annual crop production. The plantations (tea, rubber, coconut, spices, coffee) are confined to the Wet/Intermediate Zones of the country and significantly contributes to the country’s export earnings. Sri Lanka’s fiscal policies favour agricultural
A large extent of this land is owned by smallholder farmers, contributing to a major share of annual crop production. The plantations (tea, rubber, coconut, spices, coffee) are confined to the Wet/Intermediate Zones of the country and significantly contributes to the country’s export earnings. Sri Lanka’s fiscal policies favour agricultural expansion and productivity with the objective of self- sufficiency in as many crops as possible, reiterated in 2020 through new regulations controlling agricultural imports.
Improving smallholder productivity
LK
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GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
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Agriculture
Agriculture: General
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GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
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Water
Water management
LK
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GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
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Agriculture
Fisheries and aquaculture
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GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
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Agriculture
Irrigation
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GCA_Subsector_2
GCA_Subsector_2
Adapt Now subsector (2)
Agriculture
Irrigation
LK
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
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Agriculture
Livestock