SAFE AGRO PRODUCTS – Chillie Cultivation
Total Project Cost
RS. 547,681,000.00
Locations of the Project
Nochchiyagama, Medawachchiya, Rambewa
Number of Beneficiaries
1200
Background of the Proposed Project
Overall Objective
To implement appropriate modern technology for green chili cultivation and value addition in Anuradhapura District for productivity improvement and marketing
Specific objectives
o To enhance the productivity of green chili cultivation to increase 30% household income
o To reduce the cost of cultivation by introducing mulching (polythene layering), fertigation and improved modern irrigation system.
o To introduce efficient marketing networks by establishing collection centers and managing marketing surplus.
o To offer 10% of higher farm gate price of green chilies, by trading with exporters.
o To Introduce value-added end product of dry chilies by drying and grinding with the use of machinery
Project outputs
• 1200 production units established : 1200 farmers cultivate chili in ¼ acre (1,000m2) a total of 300 ac(120 Ha) protected with insect-proof netting up to 10 feet, apply polythene mulch for control of weeds and 1200 drip irrigation systems are established for productivity improvement.
• One collection net work established : Two collecting centers established with 1600 plastic crates . 600 farmers connected with each collecting center and supply green chilli in an organized net work.
• One processing center established: one processing center with processing facility established. Red chili will be collected from 100 farmers
• Improved crop management and finance management practices adopted : 1200 farmers including youths are trained and improve financial management at the household level.
• Increased chili production : 4480 MT of green chilies produced per season by 1100 farmers and 100 farmers engaged in Dry chili production and produce 6 MT of dry chilies per season.
• New employments created : 20 New employments created
Project benefits/Outcomes
• Increased Livelihood Improvements of 1200 farmers
• Enhanced high-quality products such as green chilies and dry chilies for consumption
• Reduced health and environmental damages through less use of chemicals and water
• Increased employment opportunities for youth and women
• Enhanced food security, and health through higher income generation
• Improved capacity of the Producer organization to operate social enterprise
Investment Plan
Social Impact
• Chili farmers will continue to have increased output.
• Positive impact on foreign reserves of the country.
• Increased living standard of the farmer.
• Social enterprise in operation for betterment of the village society.
SAPP Regional Offices
UVA Province
Regional Project Coordinator
Tel: 071 446 06 85
Email: [email protected]
Address: SAPP Regional Office, Department of Agrarian Development, Keppitipola Mawatha, Badulla
Southern & Western Province
Regional Project Coordinator
Tel: 077 375 08 81
Email : [email protected]
Address: Smallholder Agribusiness Partnership Programme, No. 212/A, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya.
North Western Province
Email: [email protected]
Address: SAPP Regional Office, Provincial Department of Agriculture, Dambulla Road, Kurunegala.
North Central Province
Tel: 077 376 00 28
Email: [email protected]
Address: SAPP Regional Office,Provincial Department of Agriculture,2nd Floor, Kada 12, Anuradhapura
Central & Sabaragamuwa Province
Address: SAPP Regional Office, Department of Animal Production & Health, No.13, Peradeniya.