ComBank and Jaffna University empower farmers and youth in climate-smart agriculture

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Jaffna to deliver hands-on training in smart farming technologies to 100 farmers in Kilinochchi, in a significant move to modernise Sri Lanka's agriculture and strengthen food security in the face of climate change.

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A full-day workshop was held at the university's greenhouses and demonstration fields under the banner of the bank's 'Agri Modernisation Village' programme. It brought together farmers, youth, agriculture students and instructors to explore practical, environmentally sustainable methods that address the challenges posed by erratic weather patterns, pest outbreaks and reduced crop yields.

The participants engaged directly with climate-smart innovations, including compost choppers, drought-resistant crop varieties, efficient irrigation systems and renewable energy-powered tools. The workshop placed special emphasis on youth empowerment, aiming to cultivate a new generation of agri-entrepreneurs equipped with both the mindset and means to transform farming into a modern, technology-driven and profitable enterprise.