Haycarb PLC Partnering with CCB to Boost Coconut Value Chain in Eastern Province 🌴

• Program Reach: Supported 784 rural farmers across 559 acres in Batticaloa and Ampara with 35,786 free certified seedlings since 2025; targets 65,000 distributed seedlings by end-2026. • Strategic Expansion: Extends previous Northern Province drive (100,000 seedlings distributed with an 80-85% survival rate) to secure long-term raw material supply for coconut shell-based activated carbon manufacturing. • Livelihood & Sector Impact: Farmers retain full ownership without mandatory supply agreements and practice intercropping with cash crops for immediate income while trees mature (5 years to fruit, productive for 60+ years). • Agri-Resilience: CCB provides technical assistance in pest, irrigation, and fertilizer management to mitigate climate variability, water scarcity, and wildlife challenges in Eastern districts. How can I assist you further with updates on Sri Lanka's agricultural or manufacturing sectors? [Coconut cultivation concessions and practices in Sri Lanka](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR_55_icJZw) This video is relevant as it provides insights into coconut cultivation support, subsidies, and agricultural initiatives for coconut farmers in Sri Lanka.