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By Dr. Prasanna J.P. Gunawardena
Sustainable agriculture; Lessons from the Netherlands
The Netherlands is second in the world for global agricultural food exports, totalling more than $100 billion per year. It is considered to be the most sustainable country in the agricultural sector. Considering the small size of this country, their impact on the global agricultural landscape is truly remarkable. The Netherlands is 237 times smaller than the first leading...
It was a bizarre coincidence to stand in a queue to purchase three packets of Palawatte milk powder while I was visiting Sri Lanka as a member of the Dutch business delegation which is planning to invest in the Sri-Lankan dairy industry.
Milk and milk products have always been an integral part of our consumption habits. Milk is one of the most nutrient-rich beverages a...
Biopiracy in Sri-Lanka:
How could you justify the fact that a person who is sitting on a goldmine, is begging for money from his neighbours? Does it sound like a familiar story? I am talking about us! Let me prove the following to you: Biodiversity of Sri Lanka has a vast potential to be transformed into a great source of income.
Commercialisation of genetic resources is a booming business. From...
You have probably heard about the chilling effects of aflatoxins from the horrifying news headlines, but do you know what aflatoxins are? In this article, I will explain to you what aflatoxins are, which foods they affect, and describe how the health risks associated with the aflatoxins can be mitigated and avoided.
Dreaded Aflatoxins?
Chemically speaking, aflatoxin is a...