As part of its strategic islandwide campaign, the National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) – the country’s official authority for organic agriculture, conducted its second awareness program for 2025 at Hotel Swissdale, Matale.
Over 100 people representing diverse sectors of the agriculture industry were present.
The event featured a series of interactive sessions to enhance participants’ understanding of organic farming practices, processing methods, Sri Lankan and international organic standards, certification procedures, and market opportunities. Attendees, including farmers, exporters, processors, and government officials ,gained practical knowledge essential for aligning with global trends and meeting the growing demand for certified organic products.
Assistant Director, Department of Agriculture, Dr. Priyanga Dissanayaka and, Certifier-Control Union Inspections, Kasun Geeganage shared their expertise and insights with the participants. On behalf of the EDB, Deputy Directors Jayalath Hewage (Central Province Office) and Ms. Gayani Wijayathilaka (Export Agriculture Division) addressed the gathering while Assistant Director Ms. Vinoka Perera and Export Promotion Officer Lasith Jayawardana of the NOCU provided useful information. The event was organised under the guidance of the EDB Central Province Office.
The NOCU is focused on building a reliable and transparent organic value chain which ensures the integrity of products across the supply chain, whether produced locally, imported, or exported. To amplify its impact, NOCU has planned four comprehensive awareness programs across the country this year.
These initiatives aim to strengthen knowledge, foster compliance with organic certification requirements, and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly practices across the agriculture sector.
