The Department of Agriculture introduced ‘Gac fruit,’ scientifically identified as ‘Momordica cochinchinensis’ to Sri Lanka, that can be successfully cultivated during both dry and wet weather seasons ...

Sri Lanka’s foremost biodiversity scientist, Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda, describes this country as “a veritable Garden of Eden for evolutionary scientists.” Speaking to The Sunday Island, he warned that ...

A new era of nature and garden tourism in Sri Lanka was officially launched yesterday with the unveiling of acclaimed British travel writer Juliet Coombe’s latest book, Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa—a ...

Sri Lanka's Institute of Post Harvest Technology has launched a training and technical assistance scheme to save 9,000 million rupees (US$100m) annually by reducing waste in the fruit and vegetable ...

Dabur India Ltd, the leading ayurveda-based health and personal care company, today announced plans to invest Rs15 million (Rs70 crore) for setting up a fruit-based beverages manufacturing unit in Sri ...