Jaffna to lead first phase of coconut pest eradication program - LankaXpress

Jaffna to lead first phase of coconut pest eradication program - LankaXpress

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Nationwide coconut protection drive to tackle invasive pest threat - LNW Lanka News Web

June 23, Colombo (LNW): In a bid to curb the escalating threat posed by invasive pests—particularly whiteflies—the Coconut Cultivation Board is initiating a comprehensive national campaign dubbed “Coconut Fortnight” (locally referred to as Pol Desathiya). This concerted effort aims to safeguard one of Sri Lanka’s most vital agricultural resources from further damage. The inaugural phase of the initiative is set to begin on July 14, with Jaffna d…