• industry news – palm oil mill machine leading in Sri Lanka
  • industry news – palm oil mill machine leading in Sri Lanka
  • industry news – palm oil mill machine leading in Sri Lanka
  • industry news – palm oil mill machine leading in Sri Lanka
  • How does the palm oil industry contribute to Sri Lanka's economy?
  • Q&A Explainer with Dr Erandathie Pathiraja Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka The palm oil industry in Sri Lanka saves USD 17 million annually in foreign exchange and contributes to the economy through employment and capital investments.
  • Will a ban on palm oil affect Sri Lanka's economy?
  • In addition, by diversifying agricultural production, Sri Lanka aims to reduce its dependence on palm oil imports and strengthen domestic industries. The ban on oil palm cultivation has generated mixed opinions and sparked debates. Some argue it could negatively affect the economy, as palm oil contributes to Sri Lanka’s edible oil requirements.
  • Will Watawala Plantations increase the capacity of palm oil mill?
  • Watawala Plantations has ambitious plans in the pipeline to increase the capacity and efficiency of the palm oil mill. As per the ongoing mill development initiative, the company aims to increase the mill capacity by 100% by 2021 to stand at 15 MT per hour of FFB.
  • What are the environmental concerns associated with oil palm cultivation?
  • Environmental concerns associated with oil palm cultivation involve deforestation and water degradation and health risks from edible oil consumption include concerns on cardiovascular diseases. While the evidence remains inconclusive, there is clearly a need for robust and unbiased technical analysis on this hotly disputed issue.