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ABOUT CIC

CIC Holdings PLC is one of Sri Lanka’s leading conglomerates with ventures in
businesses ranging from agriculture to chemicals and from medicine to household
products. Guided by strong ethics and a culture of growth, CIC has become a
household name with which every Sri Lankan is familiar. CIC’s strength locally
has enabled the company to reach a growing international market.

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AGRI PRODUCE


AGRI PRODUCE

CIC is the only company in Sri Lanka that manages the entire supply chain from
seed to shelf connecting rural farmers to urban consumers and facilitating the
socio economic progress of rural communities with the guarantee of CIC quality.

CIC Agribusiness manages over 10,000 acres of farmland and work with over 20,000
rural farmers in producing a wide range of Agri Produce including Healthy Rice,
Fruits, Vegetables, Seeds and grains and Dairy products which caters to the
country’s food security, nutrition and import substitution initiatives. CIC uses
internationally-accepted food safety standards and good agricultural practices,
that create produce that contains the wholesome goodness and nutritional value
required for nourishment. We also make substantial investments in our research
and development facilities which include rice breeding, soil labs, seed labs,
food labs and tissue culture labs and work with reputed overseas principals for
developing modern technologies comprising high yielding and pest resistant crop
varieties into the country.

In addition,  its own crop and livestock farms act as technology transfer
centers to the farming community of Sri Lanka introducing new agricultural
technologies.




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Agri Produce






AGRI HOLIDAY RESORT


CIC AGRI HOLIDAY RESORT

CIC’s Agri Holiday Resort at Windsor Park in Hingurakgoda has been established
as a unique venture that showcases agriculture and its great influence on Sri
Lankan society, its culture, and its economy. From prehistoric times,
agriculture has been the lifeblood of Sri Lanka’s economy, and it is an
intrinsic part of Sri Lanka’s culture and traditions. Hingurakgoda, in the
Polonnaruwa district, is located in an area that epitomises the agricultural
prowess not just of the district, but of the country as a whole. The central
location of the Agri Holiday Resort also allows it to be the perfect base for
travellers to visit some of the most attractive destinations in north-central
and north-eastern Sri Lanka.

Located in an area encompassing 1380 acres (558 hectares), the CIC Agri Holiday
Resort is an ideal getaway for those who live in urban areas to experience farm
life up close. The peaceful surroundings of Hingurakgoda add a layer of serenity
that visitors will enjoy.

Visitors to the Agri Holiday Resort have a choice of seven individual
air-conditioned Cabanas – including two family apartments – that offer
comfortable accommodation with all basic amenities. The resort comes complete
with a restaurant and bar, an auditorium with all the facilities you need for
business meetings, a reception hall for weddings or other special events, a
swimming pool on the premises, and a host of fun activities including sports and
games for children. Our chefs will also, upon request, give you an interactive
cookery demonstration, where you will get to cook using fresh vegetables from
the farm.

The main focus of CIC’s Agri Holiday Resort is on agriculture. The CIC seed
production farm at Hingurakgoda is the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka. The
area is best known for paddy cultivation, and more than half of the area of the
farm (750 acres) is dedicated to paddy farming. Due to the seasonality of paddy
cultivation, every year is divided into two seasons, namely Yala and Maha.
Visitors can observe or even play an active role in the production of rice, the
staple diet of Sri Lanka. The farm at Hingurakgoda also includes the following:

 * A mango cultivation
 * A machinery unit
 * A serene lotus tank
 * A plant nursery that supplies quality fruit plants to farmers
 * A seed processing plant
 * A banana cultivation
 * A home garden that gives you an idea of how to grow your own fruits and
   vegetables
 * A livestock production unit
 * A compost production unit
 * A seed stores complex
 * A paddy husk charcoal production unit.

Contact : CIC Agri Holiday Resort – 077 358 5196 / 077 356 9484



Most of these areas and units are active throughout the year, and can be visited
at any time during the year. You will gain a good understanding of how much this
dry-zone region contributes to Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector. The area is also
rich in wildlife, with a variety of birds, reptiles, insects, and small mammals
that inhabit the area. The farm’s lake is an ideal opportunity to partake in
inland fishing, and fishing tours can be arranged from the resort itself.

CIC Agri Holiday Resort does not limit its activities to farm visits and showing
off its facilities. The area around the farm is scenic as well as interesting.
Visitors can see the area driving, riding a bicycle or simply having a leisurely
evening walk along the many trails in the surrounding area and be enthralled by
what they see.

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s prime wildlife destinations, and CIC Agri
Holiday Resort is in close proximity to the Kaudulla and Minneriya National
Parks, best known for their significant populations of wild elephants and
birdlife. Jeep Safaris are the most common way to enjoy these national parks,
but nothing compares to the adventure of an elephant back safari, where you get
to ride the largest land mammal in the world.

Visitors to the North Central Province of Sri Lanka are never far away from
history and heritage sites. The historic cities of Polonnaruwa and Madirigiriya
are only half an hour’s drive from the resort, and the Dimbulagala and
Somawathiya Temples are only an hour away.

Have your next holiday adventure at CIC Agri Holiday Resort!




GALLERY

Agri Holiday Resort






AGRI PRODUCE RETAIL CHAIN


AGRI PRODUCE RETAIL CHAIN (APRC)

The entire range of CIC’s agri produce is brought together under one roof by
CIC’s Agri Produce Retail Chain (APRC), which operates under the brand name
“Fresheez”. Fresheez offers an unparalleled choice of products in terms of
quality and freshness. APRC maintains strict codes and practices to ensure that
all products are traceable to its point of origin, and provides a high standard
of service paying great attention to customer convenience.

All Fresheez outlets are ISO 22000:2005 (Food Safety Management Systems)
certified, reflecting its continued dedication to food safety and product
quality.

The leading products sold at Fresheez outlets include a wide range of
freshly-produced fruit juices and cut fruits according to customer preference,
local and imported fruits, low country and up-country vegetables, poultry
products including chicken and eggs, rice, and dairy products, including curd
and varieties of yoghurt.

Fresheez recently added a range of nutritionally balanced sandwiches, porridge,
soups, and garden-fresh salads for busy professionals as an alternative to
unhealthy fast foods available in the market.

Fresheez has 10 outlets located in Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, and the Southern
Expressway.

Contact information:

Hashantha Fernando 077 247 3262 hashantha@cicagri.com


GALLERY

Agri Produce Retail Chain






DAIRY


CIC DAIRY

CIC Dairies is involved in the collection of fresh milk, processing, and
marketing of dairy products while developing the dairy sector. The company
applies the highest standards and best practices in all its business activities
to ensure the enhancement of farmer incomes and judicious use of natural
resources, while ensuring environment sustainability. CIC Dairies works with a
strong commitment  to improve the rural economy and to contribute towards the
development of agriculture in Sri Lanka with the goal of transforming the island
towards a well-nourished and healthy nation.

Vision of CIC Dairies

“To be the leading high quality nutritional dairy  products provider to the
nation”

Mission of CIC Dairies    

To collect milk from our own farms and from out grower network of small dairy
farmers and  process using state- of- the art technology and under  hygienic
conditions to produce tasty & nutritious high quality dairy products for
consumers and contribute to the nutrition enhancement  of the nation at an
affordable price with a view of improving the  living standards of people while
securing the interest of the stakeholders.

With its vast experience in the agricultural and dairy farming industries, CIC
Agri Businesses commenced a small-scale dairy processing facility at the
Siddhapura CIC farm in 2009. Considering the growing demand for dairy products,
a state-of-the art dairy processing facility was established in Dambulla in 2013
with an investment of Rs. 650 million. The two main objectives of establishing
this facility were first, to diversify the dairy product range and second, to
increase production capacity of high quality dairy products with the intention
of supplying its consumers on continuous basis. CIC Milk Processing Facility at
Rangiri Dambulla is certified for SLSI ISO 22,000.

The company collects quality  fresh milk from CIC’s own farms and from more than
4,000 small dairy farmers. Technical supports is provided by the CIC Dairies to
these farmers to improve productivity of dairy farms and quality of milk. We
generate employment opportunities for the local women and youth in the
surrounding areas to enhance the regional economy and standard of living of
people.

CIC Dairies concentrated its efforts on R&D activities  to develop and produce 
high quality variety of  dairy products such as yoghurts, Drinking Yoghurt and
Buffalo Curd with different tastes, flavors  and sizes to suit the consumer
preference.

An island-wide distribution network is in place to market dairy products to
cater all segments of the market. This distribution network is equipped  with 
refrigerated storage and transport facilities that ensure the products maintain
freshness and quality until they reach  the customers. High quality dairy
products are also exported to neighboring countries on a limited scale.

Further information on CIC Dairies can be obtained from the following sources:

Production Manager

Indika Wijekoon

CIC Dairies (Pvt) Ltd,

Rangiri Milk Processing Center,

No:99, Colombo Road, Dambulla,

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka:  +94 77 5826802

E-mail: pm@cicagri.com




GALLERY

Dairy







FARMS


FARMS

CIC Holdings has been at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Industry.
Agriculture is by far the largest industrial sector in Sri Lanka, with
approximately one third of the population employed in it. Agriculture holds a
special place not only in Sri Lanka’s economy, but in its culture and traditions
as well. CIC Holdings has taken an approach to farming that looks not only at
the bottom line, but the upliftment of rural farmers as well. CIC’s most
significant farms, in terms of size and output, are the Hingurakgoda Farm, the
Pelwehera Farm, and the Malwanegama Thalawa Farm.

HINGURAKGODA FARM

Hingurakgoda in the Polonnaruwa District has traditionally been one of the most
famous areas for paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka. CIC acquired the 1,340 acre
farm in 1998 from the government on a long-term lease agreement.

Of the 1,340 acres, as much as 750 are being used for paddy cultivation.
Hingurakgoda farm is best known for its cultivation of seed paddy, and is the
largest seed paddy production farm in Sri Lanka.

The farm’s main source of water is the Minneriya Reservoir. The highland area of
this farm is used for the production of perennial crops as well as livestock,
making it a multi-discipline farmland.

This farm acts as a fine example of the adoption of modern agricultural
technology and increased mechanisation and automation while protecting
traditional farming knowledge and conventional agricultural methods.

As mentioned above, the Hingurakgoda farm is a multi-discipline farm, and is
comprised of the following areas:

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PADDY CULTIVATION

The 750 acres of paddy farms produces approximately 130,000 bushels of seed
paddy to the local market every year. Ten popular varieties of rice are grown in
the farm. Since acquisition by CIC , the farm’s average yield of paddy per acre
has increased from 60 bushels in 1998 to more than 130 bushels at present.

CIC employs an efficient network of outgrowers to produce high quality seed
paddy that supplements farm production. Using the farm as a nucleus, these
outgrowers are given technical knowledge and other forms of assistance. Seed
paddy – produced within the farm and by outgrowers – is distributed throughout
the Country using an island-wide dealer network.

Special research trials are conducted in collaboration with the Department of
Agriculture to test new hybrid varieties of rice.

SEED DRYING AND STORAGE

Drying is an essential process to ensure that seed paddy harvested is kept
viable for a longer period of time, since 100% of the paddy harvested is used
for seed purposes. A special drying facility is maintained at the farm to dry
paddy under controlled conditions. Sun drying is also done, if the weather
permits, as this method is more economically viable. The farm has the necessary
infrastructure for drying and safe storage of seed paddy until it is distributed
to farmers.

SEED PROCESSING

Seed paddy produced in the farm is thoroughly cleaned to ensure international
quality standards. The seed processing unit uses state-of-the-art seed
processing machines imported from Germany. The farm has a processing capability
of 4 tonnes per hour.

DAIRY

CIC’s farm in Hingurakgoda owns one of the best managed herds of buffalo in the
country. This herd includes the high-yield breeds Murrah and Nili Ravi in order
to ensure a good supply of milk. This farm also acts as a breeding farm for
buffalo. CIC farm at Hingurakgoda produces the best quality buffalo curd that is
made under strict conditions with regard to hygiene. Curd produced at this farm
is very popular around the country and is sold in all reputed supermarkets.

Furthermore, a 50-acre area of the farm is used to produce high quality fodder
and high-nutrition grass is grown with the use of sprinklers to ensure good
nutrition for the buffalo herd.

BANANAS

The farm has a banana plantation that covers an area of just over 50 acres. High
quality bananas are grown for the export markets using modern technology and the
latest agricultural methods. The farm uses a high-tech sprinkler system for the
supply of water and fertiliser.

PLANT NURSERY

The plant nursery at the farm produces high quality fruit plants sold through
the company’s sales outlets and dealers located throughout the island. The types
of plant include mango, guava, orange, and lime.

MANGO PLANTATION

The farm’s mango plantation is one of the most important germ plasm collections
in the Country. The Hingurakgoda farm has the distinction of being the location
where the first plants of a few varieties of Sri Lankan mangoes were planted.
This includes Villard, Karatha Colomban, Velle Colomban, Ambalavi, and Neelum.
The Hingurakgoda Villard, a popular variety, has its origins in this farm.

TEAK PLANTATION

The farm has an area of 30 acres set aside for teak as a forest plantation. This
area is set to be increased to 50 acres in the near future.

HOME GARDEN

The home garden is a display of what varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices,
yams, and medicinal plants has been traditionally grown in typical dry zone home
gardens.

COMPOST PRODUCTION

The farm has a programme to produce high-quality compost using waste bio matter
– including buffalo dung – produced by the farm. This is both a sustainability
measure and a best-practice. A part of the produced compost is sold in the
market as an environmentally friendly fertiliser, while the majority is used in
the farm to improve soil productivity and fertility.

PADDY HUSK CHARCOAL PRODUCTION

Charcoal produced by the combustion of paddy husks is used as a soil improvement
agent that is useful in the preparation of land for paddy fields and vegetable
cultivation. Charcoal is used to control the salinity of the soil and to improve
the efficiency of the usage of fertiliser.

MACHINERY UNIT

The farm has a fully equipped machinery division that provides services to the
farm and maintains agricultural machinery such as combine harvesters and combine
threshers. This facility also functions as a testing location for new
agricultural machinery.

AGRO TOURISM

The CIC Agri Holiday Resort was established in 2002 to provide a glimpse into
the agricultural lifestyle, especially for city dwellers. Tours of the farm’s
many facilities are possible from this resort. Most modern amenities are
included in its 7 air-conditioned cabanas. The resort also includes a swimming
pool, games facilities, a well-maintained garden, a bar and restaurant, and a
meeting or reception hall. The resort’s location also makes it the perfect base
to view some of the most interesting attractions in the area.

SALES OFFICE

A special sales office has been established at the farm from where CIC’s
agricultural products, including seeds, seedlings, and agro technology, can be
bought. The sales office also provides special advisory services to customers.


PELWEHERA FARM

CIC acquired the Pelwehera Farm in the year 2000 under the prevailing
government’s privatisation programme. The farm is located 2 km from Dambulla and
covers 634 acres. Owing to the farm being in an advanced state of disuse and
disrepair when acquired, a Rs. 100 million infusion was provided to improve the
infrastructure and facilities within the farm. Today, this is considered the
most diversified farm in the country.

The Agribusiness Centre at Pelwehera established in the farm premises sells
seeds and planting material, fertiliser, agro chemicals and other home garden
equipment. A qualified member of staff is stationed at the centre to provide
advisory services to walk-in customers.



The Pelwehera farm consists of the following areas:

 * Mango Germ Plasm Collection – the oldest in the country, with around 22
   different varieties.
 * Circuit Bungalow – for use of visitors and officers. This is located in the
   Mango Germ Plasm Collection
 * Agri Technology Park (ATP) – Consisting of several units, this has been
   created to benefit those who are interested in agriculture.
 * Big Onion Seed Production – established to provide quality seeds to farmers
   throughout the country.
 * Tissue Culture Laboratory – To produce tissue culture planting material of
   fruits and ornamental plants.
 * Soil, Plant, and Water Analysis Laboratory
 * Seed Testing Laboratory – The first of its kind in the country; this is where
   quality of seeds is tested.
 * Rice Quality Testing Laboratory – Supports the Paddy Breeding Programme and
   Quality Rice Programme.
 * Pack House – All produce is released to the market through the centralised
   pack house. Sorting, grading, and packaging of all produce are done here
   before being released to distribution channels.
 * Storage Complex – For storing agri inputs such as fertiliser, seeds, and agro
   chemicals.
 * Vegetable Seed Processing Unit – Where all varieties of seeds are dried and
   packed using the latest technology. There are four cold stores for local and
   imported seeds.
 * High Density Mango Plantation – A trial plot where Villard mango trees are
   planted closer together to test performance.
 * Poultry section – A total of 25,000 layer birds with an annual production of
   6 million eggs that are sold around the country.
 * Research and Development Unit – Research on produce quality, inputs, and
   management practices are done here. Collaborative research with universities
   and international companies is also carried out with the aim of improving the
   farm’s productivity.
 * Banana Plantation – 150 acres of bananas grown using micro-irrigation
   techniques.
 * Plant Nursery – Maintained to raise planting material of fruits, vegetables,
   and other plants.
 * Seed Paddy Production – Several varieties of seed paddy are grown in an area
   totalling 125 acres. Water is obtained from the Kandalama reservoir.
 * Farm Lake – A supplementary water supply when irrigated water is in low
   supply
 * Paddy Breeding Section – Sri Lanka’s first private sector paddy breeding
   programme that plans to introduce new varieties of paddy.
 * Freshwater Fish – Demonstration ponds to show how to produce freshwater
   prawns and fish.
 * Cashew Plantation – An 80 acre plot of land in the most water-restricted area
   of the farm.
 * Coconut seed garden – A 35 acre area that produces high quality mother
   coconut for raising seedlings.
 * Forest plantation – a 10 acre teak plantation.
 * Banana Packing House – This facility is used to pack bananas for the export
   market with a capacity of 20 MT per day.
 * Juiceez – A fruit juice sales outlet at the farm entrance that is a part of
   the Agri Produce Retail Chain.
 * Planting Material Display Centre – Planting materials such as fruits, forest
   plants, herbals, and ornamentals are displayed for visitors.
 * Poly tunnel cultivation – used for year-round cultivation of vegetables.
 * Herbal Garden – A collection of valuable herbal plants is on display in this
   area.
 * Artificial Forest – Area allocated for an artificial forest.
 * Banana Mother Plant Orchard – The collection of materials from several
   varieties of banana is done here, to obtain materials for the Tissue Culture
   Laboratory.
 * Mango Mother Plant Orchard – This is used to get shoots for the production of
   high quality mango plants.
 * Auditorium – A facility used mainly to conduct farmer training programmes.
 * Hybrid Vegetable Demonstration Area – hybrid vegetables sold by the company
   are cultivated to display their potential for potential buyers.



THALAWA FARM

CIC Seeds (Pvt.) Ltd. acquired the management of the farm in Malwanegama,
Thalawa on a long-term lease. The farm is located between Thambuttegama and
Thalawa in the Anuradhapura District in the North Central Province. The farm is
located approximately 6 km from Thambuttegama on the Kurunegala-Anuradhapura
highway. This agricultural centre handles the supply and coordination of
agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, chemicals, planting materials,
micro-irrigation systems, poly-tunnels, agricultural machinery, etc. An
agriculture advisory service is also provided for walk in customers.

The main areas of the farm include the following:

CIC CORN PROCESSING AND STORAGE COMPLEX

This farm contains a newly commissioned state-of-the-art corn processing and
storage facility with a capacity of over 25,000 tons. This facility produces
high quality corn used solely for animal feed formulations.

SEED PADDY PRODUCTION

A total of 105 acres of land is used for seed paddy cultivation with the aim of
providing seed paddy for the entire Country. As the farm is situated in the
Mahaweli H zone, irrigated water is provided from the Kalawewa reservoir.

PLANT NURSERY

A plant nursery is maintained at the Thalawa farm with the aim of producing
planting materials for fruits, forest plants, and other ornamental plants, all
sold under the CIC brand. Plants produced in this and other CIC farms are
available for sale. Also available for sale are coconut plants and
tissue-cultured banana plants. Grafted fruit plants, especially mango plants of
which there are many varieties, are the most popular.


GALLERY

Our Farm






FRUITS & VEGETABLES


FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

CIC Agri Businesses (Pvt) Ltd. is involved in producing high quality bananas for
local and export markets using modern cultivation technologies.

The Banana (Genus Musa) is thought to be native to South and South East Asia. It
plays an important role in the international fruit industry. Bananas are by far
the most popular fruit in the world, and there is no other fruit that is
cultivated or traded more extensively. From its origins in Asia, bananas were
introduced to all tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and the fruit
gained prominence as a source of energy and nutrition, which in turn accounted
for its popularity around the world.

Bananas are known to give an instant, sustained, and substantial boost of
energy. It has been found that two bananas can provide enough energy for a
strenuous 90 minute workout. This is one of the main reasons bananas are highly
prized by world-class athletes. Bananas are also a prime source of dietary fibre
and potassium, a much needed mineral for the human body.

In Sri Lanka, bananas are the most prominently cultivated fruit. It has been
estimated that as much as 55% of fruit cultivation – in terms of land area – is
used for bananas. Banana productivity in Sri Lanka is around 13 MT per hectare,
a poor yield compared to the rest of the world. It is estimated that this can be
increased to the range 45-50 MT per hectare with the use of proper management
systems, and the extensive use of high-yield varieties such as Cavendish
bananas, which are the most popular (and sometimes the only) variety in most
countries in the world. There is an opportunity to fill this gap in productivity
and supply high quality fruits for the export and domestic markets.

The Middle East is a prime export market for CIC bananas. CIC produces and sells
approximately 3,000 MT of Cavendish bananas every year (exports and local
markets included). Demand for high quality bananas has been on the increase, and
CIC seeks to collaborate with exporters and outgrowers to grow Cavendish
bananas. Another initiative taken by CIC is to embark on contracted orchards to
grow Cavendish bananas to meet the demands of this growing market.

Cavendish bananas are cultivated in CIC Farms at Hingurakgoda and Pelwehera.
There are plans to extend the plantation of bananas to other parts of the
island.


GALLERY

Fruits and Vegetables






GRAINS


GRAINS

CIC RanSaruPala, also known as Golden Harvest, is a business initiative that was
started by CIC with the aim to work towards self-sufficiency in corn and to
uplift the living standards of rural corn farmers. Business-wise, Golden Harvest
aims to supply high quality corn for feed millers in the country.

It has been identified that Sri Lanka’s feed industry requirement stands at
about 360,000 MT per annum. At best, local production is in the 200,000 MT –
240,000 MT range, which leaves a deficit that at present needs to be imported in
order to meet the requirement. Annual demand in feed has seen rapid growth over
the past few years, with a 14% increase from 2011 to 2014. CIC’s Golden Harvest
Project was implemented in this high-growth environment with the aim of bridging
the gap between current corn production and increasing demand.

The Golden Harvest Project is a Rs. 2 billion investment (fixed and working
capital) that was established in the Anuradhapura and Monaragala districts, with
the first harvest recorded in September 2015. Two main maize processing
factories have been set up in these locations with a capacity of 400 MT per day.
Each facility has state-of-the-art drying and storing facilities, with a drying
capacity of 20 MT/hr and a total of eight 4000 MT silos. The two facilities have
a total annual capacity of 50,000 MT.

In the first season of operation (Maha season, in September 2015), 25,000 MT of
corn has been purchased from farmers.

The Golden Harvest Project has introduced the Grow More concept, which includes
providing farmers with concessionary rate loans of up to Rs. 25,000 per acre in
collaboration with Hatton National Bank PLC, the financial partner of this
project. The Grow More concept also includes all inputs and a range of extended
services, including cultivation instructions for farmers, and training courses.
There is also a guaranteed buy-back of all their harvested corn. To this end, 40
field officers – 20 per active district – have been deployed to provide these
training and advisory services.

Other initiatives include crop insurance schemes, life insurance schemes,
funeral fund, scholarship schemes, and a farmer’s welfare fund all geared
towards the upliftment of the social well-being of the farming community in some
of the most rural parts of Sri Lanka.

Approximately 6,000 farmers were involved in the first season alone, and this
number is to be increased to 15,000 from the next season onwards. The 12,000
acres that were cultivated in last season, it will be increased to between
35,000 – 40,000 acres from next season. In the Yala season, the Polonnaruwa,
Badulla, and Ampara districts will be targeted in addition to the Anuradhapura
and Monaragala districts.

One of the main aims of The Golden Harvest Project is to increase the
productivity of corn farming in Sri Lanka. It is expected that the upliftment of
the farming community and the training and expertise provided will increase
productivity from the national average of 1.5 MT per acre to 3 MT per acre. With
this increase, it is estimated that a farmer’s income can be increased by 40%.
In the last season, The Golden Harvest Project saw an increase in yield of 40%.
The use of good agricultural practises and the provision of new agricultural
technology to farmers is expected to gain even higher dividends in the future.

The Golden Harvest Project is headed by its CEO, and the facilities in
Anuradhapura and Monaragala are each headed by a General Manager. Each facility
has one Assistant General Manager, one engineer, and 20 field officers.

To find out more information about the Golden Harvest Project, contact
erosh@cicagri.com.


GALLERY

Grains






HIGH-TECH AGRICULTURE


HIGH-TECH AGRICULTURE

CIC Holdings owns Cropwiz (Pvt.) Ltd., a BOI-approved venture that is equipped
to produce high-value vegetables by using greenhouses. This business was
established for the export of produce to the Middle-East and several other
countries in Asia.

Cropwiz is located in Walpita in the Gampaha District in a property that covers
over 7 hectares. Initially, its product range will include bell peppers, cherry
tomatoes, and iceberg lettuce.

Cropwiz’s complex of greenhouses uses state-of-the-art technology, and aims to
provide many advantages over traditional methods. These advantages include the
mitigation of risks posed by adverse climactic conditions; the optimisation of
the use of resources such as seeds, fertiliser, and crop protection substances;
and the reduction of the impact of pests and diseases. Product safety and
environmental sustainability are also major factors to venture into
greenhouse-based production.

The use of advanced farming techniques using greenhouses ensures year-round
production of high-quality vegetables that are on par with European standards,
that are required by high-end markets overseas.


GALLERY

High-tech Agriculture






RICE


RICE

CIC Golden Crop, our new healthy Rice Range offers the following 8 variants:
Health Rice Range

 1. 1. Fragrant Red Rice ( Low GI 48)
 2. 2. Whole Grain Red Rice ( Low GI 51)
 3. 3. White Slender Parboiled Rice(Low GI 41)

Traditional Rice Range

 1. 1. Suwadel
 2. 2. Kuruluthuda
 3. 3. Kaluheenati

Speciality Rice Range

 1.  Rathu Suduru
 2.  Sudu Suduru

These are available in supermarkets and leading pharmacies.

The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate-containing foods based on
the overall effect on blood glucose levels. High GI foods cause a rapid increase
in blood glucose while low or medium GI foods are broken down more slowly and
cause a gradual rise in blood sugar levels over time. If you have diabetes,
eating foods with low GI ratings can help control blood glucose and have several
proven health benefits; including improvement of weight, diabetes and
cholesterol.

The unique feature of Goldencrop  Rice range is that they are clinically proven
as LOW GI.   Benefits of Low GI Rice are,

 1. 1. Helps to maintain lower blood sugar and insulin levels
 2. 2. Control blood glucose levels
 3. 3. Control appetite
 4. 4. Lower your risk of getting heart disease
 5. 5. Lower your risk of getting type 2 diabetes

Why CIC Golden Crop Rice is different from others:

At CIC, along with minimal polishing, we use the latest technologies to preserve
rice bran which is an excellent source of flavonoids and ant-oxidants known to
offer a number of health benefits. A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the
risk of many diseases including heart disease and certain cancers. Antioxidants
prevent the actions caused by damaging free radicals.

The main pigment in black and red rice is Anthocyanin which is water soluble and
a natural result of washing would be a discharge of this pigment into the water.
Therefore, it is advisable to limit your washing to once or twice in order to
preserve the valuable water soluble flavonoids in the bran. Since CIC Golden
Crop rice is being hygienically processed using advanced technologies, there is
no requirement for repeated washing before cooking.

CIC Agri Produce Export (Pvt) Ltd was established in 2006 as a subsidiary of CIC
Agri Businesses (Pvt) Ltd, the main holding company of CIC Agri Business. This
company was formed to make use of identified opportunities in the global
marketplace and to supply high quality agricultural produce for competitive
markets while upholding the philosophy of CIC Agri Business. A high-tech rice
mill was established in Maho in 2007 with this objective in mind. The rice mill
uses Japanese Satake technology. In 2013, it was expanded further with Buhler
machinery for parboiled rice production.

The facility in Maho is fully equipped with modern machinery and spacious
warehouses. It is operated by a well-trained and skilled staff, and is
supervised by a professional management team. Strict quality control measures
and inspections at every stage of the process ensure that products of a high
standard are output every time. The mill has a capacity of 6,000 MT per annum
and produces premium quality rice for the local and international markets.

In recognition of the quality and safety of its products, CIC’s Rice Production
Management System has been awarded the HACCP and ISO 22000 management system
certifications. It uses a systematic preventive approach to achieve food safety,
which can be caused by biological, chemical, and physical hazards during the
production processes that can cause the finished product to be unsafe. The
design of the process takes into account measures to reduce such risks to an
acceptable level.

The CIC Rice processing facility at Maho is registered and approved by  the Food
and Drug Administration of the United States (US FDA), indicating its level of
commitment to excellence.

CIC Agri Produce Export aims to be the leading manufacturer and exporter of
several varieties of high quality Sri Lankan rice, including traditional and
fragrant varieties to the international and domestic markets. These will be
marketed under the “Golden Crop” brand as well as other private labels. Export
markets earmarked for trade include the USA, Canada, the European Union, UK,
Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Japan. For this venture to succeed,
the company has to pay the utmost attention to the quality and safety of its
entire range of processes.

The Rice Research division of the Rice business, headed by Dr. Sumith
Abeysiriwardena, is working on developing new healthy rice varieties., Whole
Grain Red Rice ( GI 51) I  which has a Low Glycemic Index (LOW GI) and has
already been introduced to the market, is certified by Baker IDI Hearts and
Diabetes Institute in Australia and Temasek Polytechnic Glycemic Index Research
Unit in Singapore. In addition, the new LOW GI rice varieties, Fragrant Red Rice
(GI 48), and White Slender Parboiled Rice (GI 41) will be introduced to the
market in the latter half of 2016. Two more products originating from the Rice
Research Unit are super kernel and Purple Mix Rice, both of which are already
being in the field level.



Marketing

Nilantha Jayathilake/ Chamindu Jayathilake

CIC Agri Produce Export (Pvt) Ltd,

No06, WimalajothiNahimi Mawatha, Ekala,

Ja-Ela

Sri Lanka

Tel: +94 773 954 847/ +94 777 267 860

E-mail: nilantha@cicagri.com / rice@cicagri.com


GALLERY

Rice






SEEDS


SEEDS

Sri Lanka has been experiencing increased demand in the requirement of planting
materials over the past few years. The lack of quality material for planting is
considered one of the main barriers towards the development of Sri Lanka’s
agriculture sector. CIC Seeds has taken the initiative in this regard, and
maintains large-scale seed farms and plant supply nurseries, of which the
largest is located in Hingurakgoda.  The company currently produces and supplies
a large quantity of seed and over one million plants per annum.  Planting
materials include grafted fruit plant and virus-free tissue culture banana
plants.

The main categories when it comes to seeds are Seed Paddy, Imported Vegetable
Seeds, Local Vegetable Seeds, and Potato Seeds.

SEED PADDY PROCESSING

Seed paddy cultivation is a long-term process that involves several steps. The
process starts with inputs from production planning. Unprocessed seeds are
quality checked before being fed to the plant. Each processed batch is checked
for quality initially at the point of bagging. Additional Quality Control (QC)
checks are done at the QC Lab.

Every bag of seeds contains vital information such as variety, lot number,
germination, moisture content, date of packing, and date of expiry. Colour-coded
tags and labels further indicate the exact variety of seed.

All measuring and monitoring devices are calibrated or validated to judge their
required accuracy.

HANDLING

All raw materials, materials in processing, and finished products are handled in
such a way as to prevent damage, breakage, deterioration, and contamination.

STORAGE

All raw materials, materials in processing, and finished products are stored
under safe conditions to prevent damage, breakage, deterioration, and
contamination. All materials are stored in a designated area with an
identification tag to prevent any misidentification and inadvertent usage.

DELIVERY

Finished products are delivered under safe conditions to prevent damage,
breakage, deterioration, and contamination. The company ensures that the
customer receives a sound product at his / her end as a result of the delivery
process.

PADDY PROCESSING PLANTS – HINGURAKGODA, PELWEHERA AND MAHO

Seed paddy produced in the farm is cleaned using state of the art seed
processing machines imported from Germany that meet international quality
standards.  The total Seed processing capacity is around 3,000 bushels per day.

IMPORTED VEGETABLE SEEDS

Several vegetable seed types are imported owing to the unavailability of quality
seed in the local market, or lack of supply. Types of vegetable for which seeds
are imported include Luffa, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, Capsicum, Cauliflower,
Cucumber, Hot Peppers, Long Beans, Maize, Pumpkin, Radish, and Tomato, among
others. Imported Vegetable Seeds are available for purchase at CIC’s
distribution centres.

LOCAL VEGETABLE SEEDS

Some varieties of vegetable seeds can be sourced locally. These include Beans,
Brinjals, Chillies, Okra, Snake Gourd, and Long Bean. These seeds are available
at CIC’s distribution centres.

SEED POTATO

Potatoes are predominantly grown in the colder Nuwara Eliya and Badulla
districts. The total seed potato requirement in the country is approximately
19,000 MT per annum. Of this, about 2,000 MT to 3,000 MT are imported.

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

The following locations are the main farms in which CIC seeds and plant
materials are produced:



HINGURAKGODA SEED FARM

Administrative District – Polonnaruwa

Divisional Secretariat area – Hingurakgoda

Total Extent – 1,300 acres

Phone/Fax: 027-2247229

PELWEHERA SEED FARM

Administrative District – Matale

Divisional Secretariat area – Dambulla

Total Extent – 670 acres

Phone/Fax: 066-2285446

THALAWA SEED FARM

Administrative District – Anuradhapura

Divisional Secretariat area – Thambuttegama

Total Extent – 206 acres

Phone/Fax: 025-2276140

SEED PROCESSING COMPLEX – MAHO

Administrative District – Kurunegala

Divisional Secretariat area – Maho

Phone : 037-2275232

Fax : 037-2275419




CIC SALES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRES

The following sales and distribution centres, located in various parts of the
country, are the main points where seeds and plant materials can be purchased.
These also include centres that provide advisory services, machinery, and other
goods and services.



AGRI BUSINESSES CENTRE

No:355, Dutugemunu Mawatha,

Peliyagoda.

Tel:4813010-2

Fax: 4811772

KANDY

465A,William Gopallawa Mawatha,

Kandy

Tel: 081 2203433-5 / 0773 403149

Fax: 081 2203432

KURUNEGALA

Mehiella,

Kurunegala.

Tel: 0372224210 / 037 2232055

/ 0773 863088

Fax: 037 2222451



MAHO

Wayamba Agro Fertilizer Co. Maho.

Tel: 037 2275232 / 037 2275419 / 0773 868967

Fax: 037 2275418

HINGURAKGODA

Windsor Park,

Hingurakgoda.

Tel: 027 2246329 / 027 2247227

Tel/Fax: 027 2247229

RATNAPURA

642/1,

Colombo Road,

Rathnapura.

Tel: 045 2224547



PELWEHERA

Pelwehera,

Dambulla.

Tel/Fax: 0772 016012 / 066 2285446

/ 066 2283253

WELIMADA

Corporate Building,

Divitotawela,

Welimada.

Tel: 057 2244185 / 0773 868595

TALAWA

Malwanagama,

Talawa.


GALLERY

Seeds












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