Maiden apple harvest...

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The maiden harvest of a green apple plantation in Sri Lanka was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (20) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Farmer M.P. Lakshman Kumara has cultivated green apples on two acres of land in Thambuttegama, Galgamuwa.

The President inquired about his apple farm and said that he intends to visit the farm in the near future.

Mr Laxman Kumara told the president that the apple seeds were imported to Sri Lanka and following proper testing, he had initiated the apple cultivation.

He also told the President that it is possible to produce and provide the seeds needed to popularize this cultivation and that these seeds have been produced in a manner that they can be cultivated in any part of Sri Lanka.

Having accepted the green apples presented to him, the President also made it a point to taste the locally produced green apples.

Senior Presidential Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake, former Minister of State Champika Premadasa and P.J. Asanka Lionel were present on this occasion. (PMD)

Comments - 13

Daya Thursday, 20 October 2022 12:59 PM

This is extremely good to see we are growing locally. I remember, at some point we have Nuwaraeliya pears and this industry got lost due to cheap imports. We should have a tax system where the rules imported goods, especially food and fruits should not be cheaper than locally produced goods. We, as Sri Lankans should purchase local produce to save foreign exchange.

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srihar Thursday, 20 October 2022 01:20 PM

I agree with your suggestion

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johan Thursday, 20 October 2022 03:48 PM

What about tin fish item? having surrounded by sea, we are importing tin fish from other countries? Any tax on that? There are so many things to be fixed..

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Parakrama Siriwardena Thursday, 20 October 2022 01:19 PM

Very encouraging. Where there is will there is a way.

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abiling Thursday, 20 October 2022 01:46 PM

Good initiative. Hope this effort will be allowed to produce more harvest. But some bulshit improter will influence some goons in politics and will try to stop this.

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Mr. Central bank bond scammer- MR bean Thursday, 20 October 2022 02:15 PM

patta horu tikak ine me ....Rajapakasalagay kadey yana katiya okma. Ranil just give back from your central bank stolen money to the people and develop this country. People no need apple now. many childrens are dying even without one time milk. You do not have mercy on this since you do not have any children and you can not feel their difficultires man. Earning and stealing what you will get finally nothing? The good things you do only will save your grave man.. if not when you die you will have to pay all these as a punishment

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Roshan samarathunga Thursday, 20 October 2022 02:32 PM

Tyrant unelected president who loves apples to eat before master debate in the parliament

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tilak Thursday, 20 October 2022 02:34 PM

We should be self reliant on food

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SAM Thursday, 20 October 2022 02:37 PM

Locally produced nothing is reachable to common man in this country. TJC Mango, Durian, Pomegranates, spices and even good tea are some examples. list can go on..

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Vernon Thursday, 20 October 2022 02:56 PM

While appreciating and congratulating the grower, I think that we should grow and market our own indigenous quality fruits. Tourists do not come here to eat apples, but to enjoy our tropical fruits which are much tastier than fruits from cold countries. Apples would be good for our local market.

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Asokan Thursday, 20 October 2022 05:13 PM

Good job. If it can be grown in any part of Sri Lanka, then how do I get the seeds and the necessary knowledge

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DHA Thursday, 20 October 2022 05:38 PM

Sri Lanka has all the resources to grow their own food but sadly we are so much addicted to junk food that we don't even make an attempt, our people always look for an easy way out ! sad situation

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Mahesh Thursday, 20 October 2022 06:14 PM

If this is true. It is a great achievement but considering the then VM show, it isbit difficult to believe it. DM pls visit this so called place and try to verify.

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