The High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), yesterday announced the visit of a Canadian Agricultural Mission to Sri Lanka from October 27 to 31, 2025.
A CCC release said that the five-day mission aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, agri-food, and agri-tech, focusing on agricultural policy, productivity, smart farming, and climate resilience. It will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and government officials.
Activities will be held across Colombo, Kandy, and Jaffna, featuring workshops and conferences designed to encourage collaboration and produce practical outcomes.
The initiative will provide a platform for dialogue on challenges and opportunities in both countries’ agricultural sectors. It will examine Sri Lanka’s production and supply chain gaps while sharing Canada’s best practices in technology adoption, efficiency, and sustainability.
The mission will also emphasise skills development, knowledge sharing, and academia–industry partnerships. Discussions are expected to identify gaps in production, technology, and logistics, and explore how the two countries can collaborate to address them.
Expanding market access for Canadian agri-food and agri-tech products will also be on the agenda.
Panels will explore strategies for transforming Sri Lanka’s agriculture from subsistence-based farming to a model that promotes productivity, resilience, value addition, and export competitiveness—while safeguarding food security and farmer livelihoods.
The mission ultimately aims to foster long-term connections and tangible collaborations that benefit farmers, communities, and the wider agricultural sectors of both Sri Lanka and Canada.
