Special unit to address crop damage by toque monkeys and other animals

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Colombo, November 21 (Daily Mirror) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation has established a special unit to address the issue of harmful animal populations causing significant damage to crops. This initiative aims to implement multiple strategies for sustainable control.

A special discussion on the matter was held under the chairmanship of Minister K. D. Lalkantha. The discussion focused on identifying sustainable measures to control toque monkeys and other animals that cause extensive damage to key crops, such as coconuts and fruits.

The Ministry outlined plans to implement an immediate and actionable work plan.

Representatives from about 15 institutions participated in the discussion including the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Wildlife Conservation Department, the Agriculture Department, the Agricultural Research Institute, the Sri Lanka Army, and the Civil Defence Force.

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RanjithT Thursday, 21 November 2024 10:23 PM

Following the footsteps of predecessors. Isn't it fruitful if a monkey is also appointed, because it knows the issue first hand.

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VRAJ Thursday, 21 November 2024 11:36 PM

PEOPLE NON PARTICIPATORY PROJECT HAS A HISTORY OF SUCCESS. e.g ARGALAIA.

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Dee Friday, 22 November 2024 01:44 AM

We are watching for the results and recommendations of this committee! Unlike our foolish voters, we haven’t forgotten the last time such study was done and recommendations given! (Which drew much public protests)

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Dion Friday, 22 November 2024 07:21 AM

Please take immediate action this is totally out of control, The damage is extensive even getting inside houses it's time to start culling.

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A L M ZACKY Friday, 22 November 2024 10:18 AM

They ruined my vegetable, fruits

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A Supporter of Toque Monkeys Friday, 22 November 2024 04:08 PM

The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Ranil Rajapaksa Government wanted to export toque monkeys to China under the pretext of minimizing crop damage carried out by them. I hope the current Minister will NOT get involved in Monkey Tricks.

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Premalal Perera Friday, 22 November 2024 04:55 PM

Initiate a mass sterlisation program.

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What about the parliament? Friday, 22 November 2024 05:41 PM

Why only crop damage??? What about the damage done to the parliament??

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VJ Friday, 22 November 2024 08:30 PM

The government has granted permission to kill these pests. They must also provide the necessary tools to implement the decision. Alternatively they can consult Rathane who might come up with vada pethi to control their numbers.

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