ComBank champions agri modernisation with farmer programs in Batticaloa and Welimada

THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon has further strengthened its commitment to agricultural transformation in Sri Lanka by conducting two impactful programs in Batticaloa and Welimada, aimed at equipping farmers — particularly youth — with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to embrace modern, sustainable cultivation practices.

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Both events were carried out under the Bank’s Agri Modernisation Project, underscoring the Bank’s role as a leading enabler of innovation and progress in the country's vital farming sector.

A recent induction and awareness session conducted at the District Agriculture Training Centre in Batticaloa brought together more than 75 participants and covered three crucial areas financial literacy, the use of modern agricultural machinery, and the application of advanced technologies in paddy cultivation. Representatives from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka led discussions on responsible financial management and access to formal credit, while Brown and Company introduced attendees to cutting-edge machinery designed to improve productivity and reduce labour dependency.