Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Agricultural Fields in Sri Lanka
Increasing salinity damage impacts traditional rice farms and the livelihoods of farmers along the island's coastline.
A special task unit in Sri Lanka is actively involved in reviving agricultural practices in Katukurunda by introducing coconut trees and a variety of fruits and vegetables in a rice field declared unsuitable for cultivation 40 years ago due to salinity contamination.
The rising salinity levels are having a detrimental effect on traditional rice farms along the coastal regions of the island, significantly impacting generations of farmers who are losing their livelihoods.
This issue has escalated due to climate change and rising sea levels, which exacerbate saltwater intrusion, leading to reduced agricultural productivity and threatening food security in the region.
The government and local authorities are exploring various strategies to mitigate the salinity levels and restore the fertility of the affected lands.
The situation continues to evolve as the agricultural community grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by environmental changes.
The rising salinity levels are having a detrimental effect on traditional rice farms along the coastal regions of the island, significantly impacting generations of farmers who are losing their livelihoods.
This issue has escalated due to climate change and rising sea levels, which exacerbate saltwater intrusion, leading to reduced agricultural productivity and threatening food security in the region.
The government and local authorities are exploring various strategies to mitigate the salinity levels and restore the fertility of the affected lands.
The situation continues to evolve as the agricultural community grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by environmental changes.
