By February 2024, it has been possible to earn an income of 3439 million rupees by exporting coconut water from Sri Lanka.
According to the data of the Coconut Development Authority, the amount earned by exporting coconut water in the month of February 2023 is Rs.2705 million.
According to the Chairman of Coconut Development Authority Professor Roshan Perera, there has been an increase in export income of 734 million rupees by the pre-spring months of this year compared to last year.
These facts were revealed in a discussion chaired by the Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industry Mr. Mahinda Amaraweera this morning (25).
Speaking here, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera emphasized that if it is possible to save the Rs.300 million coconuts that are lost annually due to wildlife damage, it will be possible to earn more income, thereby further increasing the income of coconut growers.
(dailynews.lk)
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