Government fully supports private entrepreneurs committed to advancing modern agriculture throug...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government plans to transform Sri Lankan agriculture using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is committed to support the private sector entrepreneurs who are interested in this initiative.
The President further mentioned that 100 Divisional Secretariat Divisions have been selected for the Agricultural Modernization Program this year. In the first phase, 25 Divisional Secretariat Divisions will receive the necessary facilities, while the second phase will extend modern agriculture practices to the other 75 Divisional Secretariat Divisions.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks during an observation tour of the AiGrow Company’s greenhouse in Nelumdeniya, Kegalle this morning (17). The AiGrow greenhouse is the first in Sri Lanka to utilize artificial intelligence technology.
With over seven years of experience in Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, the AiGrow Company applies AI in both greenhouse and open cultivation, utilizing automated methods to enhance efficiency and productivity
The company also designs and constructs greenhouses to meet specific customer requirements, offering continuous service and maintenance support for these facilities.
The company’s greenhouse, located in Nelumdeniya, Kegalle, comprises three sections where tomatoes, bell peppers and lettuce are cultivated. Additionally, AiGrow operates a separate greenhouse for mushroom cultivation.
AiGrow exports a significant portion of its harvest and supplies its branded products to local supermarkets.
Furthermore, the green agricultural automation devices produced by this company are being promoted to both local and international markets.
Additionally, AiGrow collaborates with local universities to provide educational opportunities in the field of applying AI to modern agricultural practices.
