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1.2. Adopt need-based Crop Prioritization (national and provincial needs, environmental concerns/agro- ecology, productivity, return to investment, export) and Crop Zoning PC & DS/GA

1.3. Introduce measures to minimize temporal variation in productivity with appropriate varieties, production technologies and Agro-met Advisories (AMAs) based on climate forecasting DOI, MASL,

1.4. Adopt measures to produce more with less inputs (enhance input/land productivity) using appropriate DOM technology provided at affordable prices

1.5. Adopt Precision Agriculture systems (e.g., new technologies for higher fertilizer use efficiency, soil test- DWLC based fertilizer application) to enhance productivity and minimize negative impacts to ecosystem

1.6. Support adoption of novel and appropriate technology/mechanization Farmer

1.7. Encourage and strengthen Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) interventions focusing on the food systems Organizations,

1.8. Facilitate new technology generation and adoption (e.g., varieties, production packages, etc.) Universities,

1.9. Manage wildlife, based on the carrying capacity of ecosystems (sustainable management – minimizing Professional impacts on agriculture and natural ecosystems), and minimize their impact through scientifically-valid Associations, population control of animals Private sector,

1.10. Improve productivity of existing farm units (with assured financial assistance to smallholders) International Research

1.11. Introduce low-interest loan schemes (credit) to facilitate agricultural production and productivity Institutes,

1.12. Establish private-public-producer partnerships (PPPP) for machinery use Development

1.13. Promote cropping systems and cropping patterns that provide higher returns to the investment partners

1.14. Promote and support systematic home gardening

1.15. Promote different production technologies (e.g., vertical farming, family farming, rooftop gardening, 1 See acronyms at the end of the Tables 7 National Agriculture Policy (NAP) community gardens), especially focusing on urban and peri-urban food systems and metro agriculture

1.16. Develop and implement a national cropping plan for priority crops in consultation with all key stakeholders Policy Goals Thematic Area Link to Responsible (2) Input Management to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 2. Strengthen delivery and management operations of physical inputs for their 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 12, 13, DOA, DAD, judicious use 14, 15 HARTI, NFS, Policy Actions 2.1. Allocation of an adequate budget to carry out operations of seed certification process CFC, CCFC,

2.2. Timely supply and/or production of quality inputs including seeds and planting material, at affordable PC & DS/GA prices

2.3. Establish a mechanism through PPP to ensure availability of quality seed and planting material on Private sector, timely basis. Development

2.4. Decentralize and strengthen seed certification process at provincial level partners

2.5. Establish regional level supply/service/renting machinery centers through PPP

2.6. Establish village seed banks for conservation and sustainable utilization of traditional germplasm

2.7. Promote private sector investment for local production of agricultural machinery and further improvement of agricultural tools in Sri Lanka

2.8. Establish a mechanism to certify machinery and other agricultural inputs to be used in Sri Lanka (e.g., a central regulatory entity for agriculture inputs)

2.9. Establish a mechanism/system for production of fertilizer, stimulants, and soil conditioners, and plant protection technologies to meet the national needs

2.10. Take periodic measures to establish, re-visit, assess and recommend measures to strengthen the standardization procedure for fertilizer

2.11. Enforce a regulatory framework for organic/bio fertilizer production

2.12. Provide authority to FOs, FPOs and FPCs to initiate actions for access of such technologies and adoption (adopt a cluster approach in accessing and using technology)

2.13 Strengthen the mechanism involved in fertilizer import/production and distribution of quality-assured fertilizer (Institutional Mechanism)

2.14 Establish a mechanism to provide organized skilled-labour supply and contract farming

2.15 Enforce regulations strictly in import, production and use of agricultural inputs 8 National Agriculture Policy (NAP) Policy Statement 3 Improve productivity and sustainability of arable Lands through optimum use of 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 12, 13, DOA, DAPH, inputs and far-sighted management while safeguarding farming community and 14, 15 DAD, SLCARP, HARTI, NFS, the environment CFC, CCFC, Policy Actions 3.1. Promote adoption of seeds and planting material of local origin NLDB, MLEL,

3.2. Adopt measures to optimize the use of fertilizer with a view to obtain higher productivity NADSA,

3.3. Introduce and adopt new and appropriate technologies for increase nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and HADABIMA fertilizer use efficiency (FUE)

3.4. Adopt a productivity-based and priority-based incentive mechanism to support application of plant PC & DS/GA nutrients

3.5. Introduce incentive-based mechanism for gradual replacement of fertilizer subsidy from all sectors DOI, MASL,

3.6. Enforce regulatory measures to safeguard ecosystem services DOM

3.7. Adopt a prescription-based sale and use of pesticides – with the involvement of Agrarian Service Centers and Farmer Cooperatives or establishment of Kiosks Farmer

3.8. Establish a system to promote integrated pest/weed management approaches to facilitate multiple use Organizations, of plant protection technologies Universities,

3.9. Introduce and promote adoption of novel and appropriate eco-friendly pest/weed control techniques Professional (including bio-pesticides/botanicals/predator mites, etc.) Associations,

3.10. Develop and implement plans to increase the extent of land with organic ameliorations by providing an Private sector, appropriate incentive package International

3.11. Introduce and increase the use of Precision agriculture systems (e.g., new technologies for higher Research fertilizer use efficiency, soil test-based fertilizer application) to enhance productivity and minimize Institutes, negative impacts to ecosystem Development

3.12. Conduct Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs for agricultural extension officers and partners ARPAs on latest developments on use of eco-friendly agricultural production and management techniques

3.13. Adopt measures to minimize abandoned lands from agricultural production

3.14. Implement a social audit system as a mandatory activity in all incentive-based projects and programmes in agriculture

3.15. Establish agro-industrial zones using farmer cluster approach with agribusiness ventures and appropriate economic incentives

3.16. Provide economic incentives based on cluster approach Policy Statement 4. Enhance rational use of irrigation water through participatory management to 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 6, 12, DOA, DAD, improve the irrigation water use efficiency 13, 14, 15 SLCARP, HARTI Policy Actions 4.1. Take appropriate regulatory measures to avoid excessive use of ground water 9 National Agriculture Policy (NAP)

4.2. Promote rainwater harvesting for agricultural purposes

4.3. Adopt water-saving technologies such as drip-irrigation, to enhance irrigation water productivity in agro- PC & DS/GA ecosystems where applicable

4.4. Adopt soil and water conservations measures to control soil erosion and land degradation DOI, MASL,

4.5. Adopt catchment management practices by an effective implementation of the Soil Conservation Act DOM

4.6. Adopt third season cultivation in paddy fields using residual moisture

4.7. Rehabilitate reservoirs and irrigation systems with the support of line agencies to ensure efficient Farmer irrigation water supply to agricultural lands Organizations, Universities,

4.8. Integrate activities to ensure fish farming in reservoirs take place in collaboration and coordination of all Private sector, related local associations/societies International Research Institutes, Development partners Thematic Area Policy Goals Link to Responsible (3) Advanced Technologies to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 5. Encourage development and adoption of appropriate innovations and 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 8, 9, DOA, NIPHM, technologies during pre- and post-harvest management for sustainable 12, 13, 14, DAPH, PMB, 15 NFPB, SLCARP agricultural production Policy Actions 5.1. Establish a formal and a well-coordinated mechanism to effectively engage all stakeholders for PC & DS/GA technology development

5.2. Provide financial and institutional support to develop cost-effective technology using locally-available DI, MASL, DOM resources

5.3. Upgrade the system of crop production forecasting with the support of national and international Farmer development partners Organizations,

5.4. Promote adoption of technologies targeting value addition for perishables Universities,

5.5. Adopt correct harvest and pre-harvest technologies, including packaging, to improve postharvest quality Private sector,

5.6. Strengthen technology transfer mechanisms through appropriate mechanisms Development

5.7. Re-visit and restructure existing authoritative body responsible for agriculture research to focus on partners establishing an Agriculture Research and Development/Extension Council 10 National Agriculture Policy (NAP)

5.8. Adopt mechanisms to promote use of ICT-based agriculture

5.9. Introduce proven and appropriate technology into the sector through field validation

5.10. Link to 3.11 above Thematic Area Policy Goals Link to Responsible (4) Food Safety & Quality Management to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 6. Improve access to safe and high-quality food and feed based on national and 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 12, FCAU, SLSI international standards to safeguard human and animal health 13, 14, 15 Policy Actions 6.1. Develop and adopt regulations to ensure food and feed safety in both locally produced and imported DOA, DAPH, food products (in consultation and collaboration with the Ministry of Health) SLCARP,

6.2. Incentivize adoption of GAP/Organic agriculture /Ecological agriculture HARTI, NFS,

6.3. Establish state of the art laboratories to monitor food and feed standards (quality control) with robust MASL testing systems

6.4. Develop and strictly adopt food safety standards (with the support of the Ministry of health and SLSI) PC & DS/GA

6.5. Adopt standard process control measures for food product quality (with the support of Ministry of Health and Ministry of Science & Technology/SLSI and other line agencies) Farmer

6.6. Adopt a stringent labeling system for food products, especially focusing on nutritive and safety aspects, Organizations, considering the social value system Universities,

6.7. Revisit village fair/farmers market system while promoting smallholder market access, eco-friendly farm Professional products, and local sourcing of food in providing good quality, standard food products to consumers Associations,

6.8. Encourage the use of non-traditional food resources Private sector, International Research Institutes, Development partners Thematic Policy Goals Link to Responsible Area (5) Eco-friendly Operations to be SDGs Agencies Achieved 11 National Agriculture Policy (NAP) Policy Statement 7. Support sustainability in agriculture development through conservation and 1, 2, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 7, DOA, DAD, utilization of natural resources while safeguarding ecosystem services 8, 12, 13, DAPH, SLCARP, Policy Actions 7.1. Introduce and adopt eco-friendly agricultural practices across agro-ecosystems to support 14, 15 HARTI environmental conservation

7.2. Ensure availability of locally improved seed and planting material through the establishment of focused PC & DS/GA breeding programs using traditional germplasm

7.3. Establish village seeds banks for germplasm conservation and sustainable utilization of traditional DOI, MASL germplasm especially focusing on organic agriculture

7.4. Introduce and adopt modern eco-friendly input management techniques (including soil-test based Farmer fertilizer application, organic matter application, use of bio-pesticides/botanicals/predators for pests and Organizations, disease control) to enhance productivity of arable land and safeguard ecosystem services Universities,

7.5. Adopt a mechanism to have a mandatory involvement of multinational agencies in promoting eco- Professional friendly agricultural activities in Sri Lanka Associations,

7.6. Adopt stringent measures of plant quarantine by strengthening facilities at the NPQS and enforcing Private sector, related regulations Development

7.7. Adopt a well-organized surveillance system for early-warning of new pest emergence and pest partners resurgence

7.8. Take appropriate measures to increase the use of renewable energy in agriculture – e.g., financial incentives to access solar-energy and wind powered technology/battery-powered technology for irrigation, temperature and RH-controlled -storage systems) and use of biogas

7.9. Promote farming systems with crop-animal integration where possible

7.10. Adopt mechanisms to ensure conformity of agricultural practices to the environmental standards and safeguards, including conservation and sustainable utilization of biodiversity of the country Thematic Policy Goals Link to Responsible Area (6) Agri-Entrepreneurship and Markets to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 8. Foster strategic collaboration among the value chain actors, especially focusing 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, DOA, NIPHM, on value added products, targeting domestic and International markets 10, 12, 13, DAPH, DAD, Policy Actions 8.1. Establish an effective Agriculture Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – a systems approach, including 14, 15 PMB, SLCARP, national and export market information/intelligence, climate/weather information through environmental HARTI, NFS, impact analysis and economic and financial analysis CFC, CCFC,

8.2. Establish a market-oriented production system NLDB, MLEL, 12 National Agriculture Policy (NAP)

8.3. Establish a marketing network through the Agrarian Service Centers and the DECs NADSA

8.4. Establish a market mechanism to ensure higher returns and profits to producers who follow GAP

8.5. Adopt a minimum price for staple crop products PC & DS/GA

8.6. Provide seed-funds and enhance management capacity of farmer producer organizations with a view to reducing input costs, maximizing profits, strengthening farmer producer organizations as economic MASL units

8.7. Identify niche markets to promote products originated from traditional germplasm Farmer

8.8. Build capacity of the FOs/FPOs, SMEs and existing market players on value addition focusing on local Organizations, and export markets (district level farmer federations) Universities,

8.9. Create and strengthen value chains of priority crops to connect farmers to numerous markets through Professional involvement of agripreneurs Associations, Private sector,

8.10. Establish a target-based supply chain management system for registered market players International

8.11. Develop and adopt regulatory measures to implement standards for fresh and value-added products Research

8.12. Introduce and adopt appropriate and modern technologies to develop competitive value-added food Institutes, products Development

8.13. Provide support to strengthen infrastructure for value addition of agricultural produce (appropriate partners structures linking small producers and large-scale entrepreneurs)

8.14. Adopt a well-planned demand-oriented cultivation system targeting the markets to avoid seasonal gluts with special attention to perishable crops

8.15. Introduce and adopt measures to strengthen inter-institutional linkages providing agro-based employment and more value addition opportunities (agro-based industries)

8.16. Ensure availability of credit facilities for agricultural produce across the value chain

8.17. Strengthen processing ventures through Farmer Producer Organizations, FOs and Farmer Federations

8.18. Establish regional-level common processing facilities Policy Statement 9. Streamline and explore the domestic and international market systems with 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 8, 9, EDB, PMB, appropriate logistic services in compliance with national and international 12, 13, 14, CAA, 15 standards DOA, DAPH, Policy Actions 9.1. Take appropriate measures to strengthen logistics management through PPP (e.g., product transport SLCARP, systems, product unloading systems, etc.) HARTI

9.2. Introduce and adopt mechanisms and technology for traceability (e.g., Blockchain systems)

9.3. Adopt warehouse receipting system for durables (e.g., grain crops) by encouraging PPP, MASL

9.4. Establish temperature- and RH-controlled storage and cold chain facilities for perishables through PPP

9.5. Adopt systems to promote branding at farm-gate level to support marketing of agricultural produce and Farmer products 13 National Agriculture Policy (NAP)

9.6. Strengthen District Economic Centers (DECs) as regulated market-oriented service providers, including Organizations, logistics Universities, Professional Associations, Private sector Thematic Policy Goals Link to Responsible Area (7) Producer Empowerment to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 10. Strengthen partnerships and mentorship programmes for farming and rural 7, 8 1, 2, 4, 5, DOA, NIPHM, community to acquire agricultural expertise and make appropriate decisions to 10, 12, 13, DAPH, DAD, 14, 15, 16, PMB, SLCARP, become economically independent 17 HARTI, NLDB, Policy Actions 10.1. Establish farmer producer organizations leading to a farmer federation to build capacity on bargaining MLEL, NADSA power, etc. and to transform such organizations as empowered social enterprises to handle agri- businesses. PC & DS/GA

10.2. Create awareness among farming community on cost: benefit, advantages/disadvantages of locally produced seeds and other inputs MASL

10.3. Establish farmer-oriented banking system (e.g., Farmers’ Bank) for dedicated support for agricultural operations and ventures Farmer

10.4. Re-orient and strengthen the development bank system to support and develop actors in the agriculture Organizations, value chain Universities,

10.5. Establish a mechanism to register and recognize fulltime farmers as agri-entrepreneurs to support Professional organized operations in agriculture Associations,

10.6. Establish a strong network of Agrarian Centers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), FOs, Private sector, Cooperatives, Farmer Companies, etc. International

10.7. Establish agro-industrial zones using farmer-cluster approach with agribusiness ventures through Research private-public-partnership (PPP) Institutes,

10.8. Establish a mechanism to ensure farmers access new technology at affordable price to reduce cost of Development production and enhance resource productivity and profit partners

10.9. Establish an agricultural product procuring and distribution system (e.g., registered agents; auction system) through the engagement of FOs/FPOs to enhance marketability of farmer produce and increase farm-gate prices for fresh and value-added agricultural products

10.10. Establish a mechanism to fully utilize agriculture diploma holders and agriculture graduates in the 14 National Agriculture Policy (NAP) national development agenda, especially in the field of agriculture, and agri-business at various levels and establish a continuous learning platform for farmers Policy Statement 11. Empower youth and women in agriculture with support for mechanization, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 4, 5, DOA, DAPH access to modern technologies, and productivity-based incentive systems 10, 12, 13, DAD, AAIB, Policy Actions 11.1. Support gender-based development in agriculture including capacity building for employment and 14, 15, 16, SLCARP, change management 17 HARTI, NLDB, MLEL, NADSA

11.2. Take appropriate measures to incentivize youth engagement in agriculture such as adoption of modern technologies and digitalization and access to finance PC & DS/GA

11.3. Link to 1.5 above

11.4. Link to 1.6 above MASL

11.5. Link to 1.8 above

11.6. Link to 2.12 above Farmer

11.7. Link to 5.2 above Organizations,

11.8. Link to 6.2 above Universities,

11.9. Link to 7.4 above Professional

11.10. Link to 10.7 above Associations, Private sector, International Research Institutes, Development partners Thematic Policy Goals Link to Responsible Area (8) Climate Resilience & Other Risk Management to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 12. Promote adoption of appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures to increase 9 1, 2, 4, 5, DOA, DAPH, climate-resilience of the agriculture systems 10, 12, 13, DAD, NIPHM, Policy Actions 12.1. Design and adopt weather index-based climate risk management tools 14, 15, 16, PMB, SLCARP,

12.2. Establish a seasonal Agro-met Advisory (AMA) issuing mechanism with a minimum lead time of one 17 HARTI, NFS, CFC, CCFC, month before the start of each season in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and other NLDB, MLEL, relevant line agencies 15 National Agriculture Policy (NAP)

12.3. Adhere to the actions related to agriculture identified in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for Climate NADSA Change and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)

12.4. Continue and further strengthen breeding programmes and technological development to support PC & DS/GA climate resilient agriculture for abiotic and biotic stresses

12.5. Propose and adopt financial incentives to use renewable energy in agriculture DOM, DI,

12.6. Take measures to discourage burning of crop biomass and encourage transforming them into compost MASL

12.7. Link to 1.3 above

12.8. Link to 1.7 above Farmer

12.9. Link to 8.1 above Organizations, Universities, Professional Associations, Private sector, International Research Institutes, Development partners Policy Statement 13. Strengthen food systems by connecting urban and rural communities to tackle 9 1, 2, 11, 12, DOA, DAPH, climate shocks and other disasters 13, 14, 15 DAD, NIPHM, PMB, SLCARP, Policy Actions 13.1. Adopt crisis management mechanisms to meet the food demand under special situations especially in city regions HARTI, NFS,

13.2. Identify and strengthen critical nodes of the city region food system to strengthen the connectivity CFC, CCFC, NLDB, MLEL, between the rural and urban communities NADSA

13.3. Establish an inter-ministerial core group including central, provincial and district level administration to support city region food systems PC & DS/GA

13.4. Link to 12.1 above MASL

13.5. Link to 12.2 above

13.6. Link to 12.3 above Farmer

13.7. Link to 12.4 above Organizations, Universities, Professional Associations, Private sector, 16 National Agriculture Policy (NAP) International Research Institutes, Development partners Thematic Policy Goals Link to Responsible Area (9) Knowledge Management and Agricultural Extension to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 14. Constitute a centrally-controlled information development and dissemination 1, 2, 4, 8 1, 2, 4, 12, DOA, DAD, system to manage research, development and extension systems, and 13, 14, 15 DAPH, PMB, SLCARP, recruitment related to the agriculture sector HARTI, NFS, Policy Actions 14.1. Establish a demand-driven agriculture research program in aching national development goals NLDB, MLEL,

14.2. Provide appropriate incentives (financial & physical) to promote R&D for technology development NADSA

14.3. Invest on research and development to produce hybrids and high yielding varieties of priority crops through private-public partnership

14.4. Facilitate and strengthen agriculture education at primary, secondary and tertiary levels PC & DS/GA

14.5. Establish real-time agriculture data base with continuous updating and easy public access MASL

14.6. Incorporate agriculture progressively as a compulsory subject at least until GCE O/L examination (KSA) DI, DOM

14.7. Incorporate more skills development in ancient agriculture technologies and modern on a need-based approach to the agriculture curricular in diploma and undergraduate levels Farmer

14.8. Adopt a market oriented agricultural extension system Organizations,

14.9. Strengthen PPP to ensure effective information dissemination to the producers Universities,

14.10. Establish a centrally coordinated agriculture extension system with a stronger link between the DOA, Professional PDOA, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and Private Sector extension setup Associations,

14.11. Re-visit the grass root level extension modalities including the fresh recruitment of extension officers at Private sector, grass root level/village level. With minimum qualification of NVQ level 4 International

14.12. Create awareness and promote adoption of novel technologies – use of mobile/data-tabs technologies Research for information dissemination and real-time feedback (For AIs, ARPAs, Presidents of Farmer Institutes, Committees at ASCs) Development

14.13. Provide advisory and advocacy to support evidence-based decision making of farmers partners 17 National Agriculture Policy (NAP)

14.14. Institute a market-oriented agriculture extension system (involvement of FO, DECs)

14.15. Adopt an efficient system for dissemination of market information

14.16. Build knowledge on judicious use of fertilizer and pesticides

14.17. Conduct knowledge building programs targeting of officers in the extension system

14.18. Develop and adopt recruitment criteria to agriculture related employment opportunities through a competency-based scheme (best-fit models)

14.19. Develop and establish a mechanism to increase the involvement of skilled labour in agriculture

14.20. Conduct outreach programs with a view to build knowledge among producers on novel and appropriate technologies

14.21. Develop a mechanism for progressive allocation of finances for agriculture research based on country priorities.

14.22. Develop and implement training programs to minimize occupational hazards in using agricultural technologies

14.23. Adopt farmer field schools (FFS) approach as a means of effective information dissemination

14.24. Link to 5.6 above

14.25. Link to 11.1 above

14.26. Link to 11.2 above Thematic Policy Goals Link to Responsible Area (10) Governance and Operations Management to be SDGs Agencies Achieved Policy Statement 15. Strengthen institutional coordination mechanism for project implementation, 10 1, 2, 12, 13, DOA, DAD, monitoring and evaluation at national and local government levels with wider 14, 15, 16, NIPHM, PMB, 17 DAPH, stakeholder participation for sustainable agricultural development SLCARP, Policy Actions 15.1. Establish a policy implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) committee/national policy HARTI, NFS, management body (with a TOR) including linkages with provincial and local government set up CFC, CCFC,

15.2. Establish an effective coordination mechanism among line agencies of Ministries to ensure compliance NLDB, MLEL, with the agriculture policy and enhance consumer and producer profitability NADSA

15.3. Adopt a stable taxation and fiscal policy system to provide price support to the producers and consumers PC & DS/GA

15.4. Regulate imports based on annual/seasonal production targets

15.5. Re-define mandatory functions of line agencies to complement each other and to support DI, DOM, implementation of the agriculture policy and rational decision making MASL 18 National Agriculture Policy (NAP)

15.6. Adopt a mechanism for policy integration through the intervention of the Department of National Planning (with other entities for compatibility) Farmer

15.7. Adopt a performance-based work evaluation of the state involvement in the food system Organizations,

15.8. Update/develop and implement relevant Acts/ordinances and regulations, including empowerment of Universities, agencies to coordinate in implementation such regulation Professional

15.9. Adopt participatory approaches involving engagement of farmers, scientists, academia, private sector, Associations, non-governmental Organization (NGOs)/Community-based Organizations (CBOs) in the national, Private sector, regional and local level decision-making process in agriculture International

15.10. Impose regulations including punitive actions for violation of laws related to agriculture Research

15.11. Constitute the involvement of private sector and development partners in decision making related to Institutes, agriculture Development

15.12. Adopt a mechanism to implement professional development of the private sector agencies in the partners agriculture sector

15.13. Institute a performance-based reward system in agriculture across sub-sectors

15.14. Take measures to remove financial and regulatory constraints that hamper agricultural development, especially on use of new machinery and technologies

15.15. Harmonize with agriculture related acts and other policies for effective implementation

15.16. Link to 5.1 above

15.17. Link to 14.9 above 19 National Agriculture Policy (NAP) Acronyms of the Responsible Institutions AAIB Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board NIPHM National Institute of Post-Harvest Management CCFC Colombo Commercial Fertilizer Corporation NLDB National Livestock Development Board CFC Ceylon Fertilizer Corporation PC Provincial Council DAD Department of Agrarian Development SLCARP Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy DAPH Department of Animal Production and Health SLSI Sri Lanka Standards Institute DOA Department of Agriculture DOI Department of Irrigation DOM Department of Meteorology DS District Secretariat DWLC Department of Wildlife Conservation FCAU Food Control Administration Unit HADABIMA Haritha Danav Bim Sanvardhana Madyama Adhikariya HARTI Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute MASL Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka MLEL Mahaweli Livestock Enterprise Ltd. NADSA National Agricultural Development and settlement Authority NFPB National Food Promotion Board NFS National Fertilizer Secretariat 20