By Sarah Maraschky | Communications Associate
For many years, Peace Winds has been working to support the livelihoods of Sri Lankan people through agriculture, an important part of the local economy. This includes increasing the value of agricultural products by promoting organic farming. To learn organic farming techniques, local farmers are invited to attend Peace Winds training sessions in Jinseki Kogen, Japan.
This program is especially beneficial in the midst of Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic crisis. Along with prices for many goods, the price of chemical fertilizers is soaring, making them out of reach for organic and conventional farmers alike. Peace Winds’ organic farming program is helping participants learn to make their own compost and liquid fertilizer from livestock manure.
So far, 133 Sri Lankan farmers have obtained their organic certification after participating in the program, and they are successfully selling their organic produce at local markets. These farmers have become a role model for the agricultural community and are receiving increasing attention from the local government.
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is posing an environmental and health hazard around the world, and Sri Lanka is no exception. Many farmers continue to rely on them, resulting in contaminated soil and health problems. Peace Winds is proud to be supporting organic farming techniques that contribute not only to the health and safety of the community but also to economic well-being in the face of a difficult crisis.
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