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As part of the UNFPA and Alliance Development Fund, Vikalpani implemented the Enhancing Women Farmers’ Economic Leadership through Developing Seed Banks project from November 2024 to February 2025. Vikalpani launched its seed products and other agro-based goods produced by women farmers in Monaragala at a national event held at the BMICH. Through the exhibition of…
A group of women, together with government sector stakeholders in the Monaragala District, gathered to discuss the digitalization of agriculture. The discussion covered areas such as access, current usage, and the perceived impact of digitalization on their daily lives and agricultural operations. The participants also explored barriers and various forms of the digital divide they…
A national-level symposium on the impact of toxic agrochemicals on women and children was held at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute on 6th of December with the participation of around 70 individuals. Professor Kamal Gammanpila, who has conducted extensive research on kidney diseases and pesticides, Dr. Keerthi Mohotti, former Director of the…