Twenty long-standing farmers were honoured by CIC Seeds (Pvt.) Ltd. at Shalika Hall, Dehiattakandiya recently.
Over 150 farmers who supply seed to CIC, representing Mahaweli System-B and C and Hingurakgoda areas, were present at the ceremony organized under the CIC CSR program, CIC Manussakama.
These farmers were felicitated for their longstanding contribution to CIC Seeds, by supplying high quality seed paddy and vegetable seeds since 1998. Additional GA/Resident Project Manager of Mahaweli System-C, Wimal Kumara was the chief guest, while the Executive Director/CEO of CIC seeds, Waruna Madawanarachchi was among the distinguished guests.
Out grower J.K.J.G. Ranbanda said, “I have been supplying seed paddy to CIC Seeds since year 2000. Previously my income was very low as I was collecting a low harvest.
But thanks to the guidance of CIC, I have increased my harvest significantly over time.”
“CIC also purchases our seed paddy on buy back agreement with a higher price than the open market which has helped me to earn a better income. Today I’ve become a successful farmer because of the constant support and guidance received from CIC,” he said.
Launched in 1992, CIC Seeds has grown to become one of the leading seed suppliers in Sri Lanka today.