At present we produce 3200 mln nuts while 2800-3000 mln nuts are consumed locally. We export around 200-300 mln nuts and we should increase production to increase the export revenue, said Plantation Industries Minister Naveen Dissanayaka.
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka maintains the number one place in desiccated coconut although Philippines and Indonesia are also engaged in coconut production.
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