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New laws are being introduced to facilitate the use of uncultivated land for agricultural purposes as land is vital for social empowerment, State Minister for Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual said

The government has recognized numerous uncultivated lands across the country. These lands should be utilized for agricultural purposes.

Approximately 1.65m small land holders operate on less than 2ha (five acres) and contribute to 80% of annual food production, he added.

Sri Lanka’s land area is 6.55m hectares of which only 50% is arable. The country is characterised with a plantation and non-plantation sector.

Non-plantation agriculture comprises rice, maize, vegetables, fruits and other crops (Ayurveda and medicinal plants, spices, etc.). Out of 2.5m ha of agricultural land 80% is used for non-plantation food crops grown on small land holdings.

 

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