Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi

Agribusiness & Value Chain Specialist | Mentor | Business Advisor | Lecturer

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

🎙️ Podcast Feature: Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Agri-Produce Markets – Challenges, Gaps & the Way Forward

#AgriMarkets #ValueChains #SriLankaAgriculture #FoodSystems #PolicyDialogue #MarketReforms #SustainableAgriculture

https://t.co/I6JuZOHw5S

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

ගොවිතැන ව්‍යාපාරයක් දක්වා දියුණු කරන විදිහ | Loku Business

📌සම්පූර්ණ වීඩියෝව නැරඹීම සඳහා පහත Link එක Click කරන්න.

https://t.co/AnhiJWjWmv

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

You got to love how Namibia is playing this game. They may still loose this match most probably but credit goes to how well they handled the pressure after that early onslaught by Ishan Kishan.

#INDvNAM

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

Grateful to @TheMorningLK and Nelie Munasinghe for the opportunity to discuss a topic that matters deeply to Sri Lanka’s economic future, how we fix the missing middle in our agricultural value chains.

Here, we focused on the midstream including aggregation, post-harvest handling, logistics, finance and market linkage where most value and income is lost.

In this interview we explore how market-driven farming models, risk-sharing finance, agro-processing and producer–public–private partnerships (4Ps) can transform agriculture from a low-return survival sector into a competitive, inclusive agri-business economy.

Thank you again to Nelie Munasinghe and The Morning for highlighting this critical conversation.

#SriLankaAgriculture #AgriValueChains #FoodSystems #RuralEconomy #MarketSystems #InclusiveGrowth #Agribusiness

https://t.co/FREXUyWFtA

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

Absolutely agree. Traditional mee kiri is very different from most commercial yoghurts. It’s made from buffalo milk with slow fermentation, which naturally breaks down some lactose (milk sugar) and makes it gentler for many lactose sensitive people.

However, Greek yoghurt, when authentically made, is strained after fermentation, so much of the lactose is removed but tolerance really depends on the process and added solids and stabilizers.

Home set curd/yoghurt is often the best option if you want full control and zero extras.

Process matters more than the label 😊

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

Another excellent local dairy product recently introduced to supermarkets 👏
Priced lower than the few Greek yoghurt brands that were previously available, this one delivers a solid 18g of protein which really stands out.

I have personally stopped consuming most regular yoghurts in the market due to high sugar content, excess gelatin, and the use of milk powder to balance milk solids. That’s why it’s refreshing to finally see real Greek yoghurt options emerging as a healthier alternative for those who genuinely care about health and wellness.

Why Greek yoghurt?

• Higher protein helps with muscle recovery and satiety
• Lower sugar and carbs compared to regular yoghurt
• Supports gut health with natural probiotics
• Keeps you fuller for longer and great for active and busy lifestyles

I have tried this product myself which is creamy, rich, and very satisfying. It’s currently available at Glomark supermarkets, and you can pick it up for around LKR 390 during their Saturday 20% off promotion.

Highly recommended 👍

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@Imdhirajkumaar Unfortunately I’m not fluent in Tamil. Let’s see whether someone else can clarify that for you. Thanks.

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@AsangaRanasing1 Yeah. It’s a good product. Worth the money.

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@dp_kankanamge Absolutely

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@wimal_k It’s costly due to the higher milk usage (3-4X usually) and COP.

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@pramod_k_murthy It’s only available in Sri Lanka but I’m pretty sure that there are many quality Dahi in India.

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@v_anilindia Hi Kumar. It’s LKR (Sri Lankan Rupees). Thanks

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

My reply with a small suggestion from customer perspective👇

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

Feedback from the manufacturer 👇

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@tuktuksputnik It’s a great product. Worth the money and you should definitely try it out. Thanks

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with warmth, good health, and meaningful moments. As we welcome the New Year, may it bring happiness, peace of mind, and renewed energy for all that lies ahead.

Here’s to a year of balance, wellbeing, and shared success.

Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year!

Stay blessed ✨

#Christmas2025 #SeasonGreetings #Christmas

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

Glad to contribute to this timely and insightful article by Nelie Munasinghe — “Making a case for investing in climate-resilient agriculture” (@TheMorningLK Business, 21 Dec 2025).

The piece highlights a critical reality for Sri Lanka: climate resilience in agriculture is less about introducing new technologies and more about ensuring last-mile adoption, stronger value-chain integration, and market-linked solutions that genuinely reach farmers. Recent climate shocks have made this imperative, not optional.

Encouraging to see the growing focus on climate-smart irrigation, integrated farming systems, digital tools, and public-private collaboration to stabilise farmer incomes and strengthen long-term food security.

#ClimateResilientAgriculture #ClimateSmartAgriculture #FoodSecurity #AgriValueChains #SriLankaAgriculture

https://t.co/SbyRrQZNt2

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@yohes1 Ohhh this is wonderful. How’s the taste?

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

Finally, affordable lactose-free milk in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Kudos to Jaykay Marketing Services (Keells) for making this available at LKR 590 at Keells supermarkets.

Lactose intolerance is quite common among Sri Lankans, often causing bloating, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea yet many consume regular milk without realizing the cause.

As someone with lactose intolerance, I have largely avoided milk despite being a big dairy fan but this will give me an opportunity to bringing dairy back into my diet, especially for post workout shakes and coffee.

#Dairy #lactoseintolerance #Keells #lka #SriLanka

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@h_liyan I tried it already. No more bloating and stomach discomfort. Hope that both you and your wife will feel the same.

[Nilushana Sooriyaarachchi @Nilushana]

@Arft_02 Thanks 🙏