📈 Sri Lanka Launches Unified Digital Plantation Platform

Sri Lanka has formally launched the Plantation Sector Decision Support System (DSS) under the Integrated Digital Agriculture Transformation (IDAT) program, shifting the country toward data-driven agricultural governance. • Core Transformation: Replaces independent, fragmented reporting systems with a single, state-owned digital public asset interface. It provides real-time analytics, subsidy tracking, weather assessments, and production monitoring. • Sector Coverage: Consolidates data across 7 major state institutions, directly tracking key national export and employment drivers including tea, rubber, coconut, and cashew sectors. • Institutional Support: Developed by the Digital Economy Ministry with technical contributions from the World Bank, MIT ESP Institute, and the FAO. Funding and essential support were provided by the Gates Foundation, alongside local partner Sarvodaya Institute. • Future Scope: Designed to serve as a baseline for future expansion into predictive analytics and climate-risk modelling to support long-term crop sustainability.