The inaugural national gathering of the Smart Farmers Coalition took place on 4 June 2025, at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event brought together 100 participants representing 30 cooperative societies engaged in market-aligned food enterprises across Sri Lanka. This milestone event marked the culmination of four […]
Located in Anggamana Village, Central Province, Sri Lanka, the Angammana Sanasa Society has been serving farmers for over 39 years, evolving into a strong cooperative with 1,200 members, including 175 farmers—90 of whom are women and 55 are youth. Established in 1958 with just 41 members contributing shares worth LKR 100 (USD .34) each, the […]
Founded in 1986 with just 14 members and an initial capital of LKR 240 (USD 1), the Habalakkawa Sanasa Society has grown into a thriving cooperative with 1,500 active members and assets totaling LKR 300 million (USD 1 million). The cooperative operates with seven affiliated societies and is governed by a board of seven directors. […]