ComBank advances agri-modernisation efforts to boost paddy yields in Polonnaruwa
View(s):The Commercial Bank of Ceylon, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to empowering SMEs and advancing sustainable agriculture, has embarked on another milestone initiative aimed at boosting paddy productivity and uplifting farmer livelihoods in the Polonnaruwa District.
The bank’s Development Credit Department, together with its Kaduruwela Branch, recently hosted the inaugural awareness programme titled “Enhancing Paddy Productivity and Farmer Livelihoods through Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and High-Tech Agriculture in the Polonnaruwa District”, the bank said in a media release
Held at the Agbo Hotel, Giritale, the event brought together more than 120 farmers from eight divisional areas, representing the district’s diverse agricultural communities. This initiative is part of Commercial Bank’s broader vision to drive national food security, empower the rural economy, and support farmers through knowledge-sharing and sustainable agricultural solutions that foster long-term economic resilience.
While Polonnaruwa’s average yield currently stands at around 4.5 metric tonnes per hectare, agricultural experts estimate the potential yield at approximately six metric tonnes. To help bridge this gap, the programme focused on creating awareness about modern cultivation methods, responsible use of agro-chemicals, mechanisation, financial management, and environmental sustainability.
The bank said the initiative aims to position Polonnaruwa as a model district for sustainable, GAP-based paddy cultivation. It also seeks to promote financial inclusion among rural communities by connecting farmers with formal banking channels and customised financial solutions to fund mechanisation, crop diversification, and value-added processing.
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