Wednesday, February 1, 2012

US$22.2 million IFAD loan to Sri Lanka for poverty reduction

Improved irrigation practices will help increase crop yields

Rome, 30 January 2012 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide a US$22.23 million loan to the Republic of Sri Lanka for improved irrigation infrastructure and crop diversification, and help create new market opportunities for smallholder farmers.

Read more at:  http://www.ifad.org/media/press/2012/5.htm
(Press release No.: IFAD/05/2012)

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