Sri Lanka conducted a nationwide census today (March 15) to identify crop-damaging animals affecting the agricultural sector.
The census, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, aimed to track the presence of animals such as monkeys, giant squirrels, and peacocks in home gardens and farmlands. The initiative is expected to help authorities devise strategies to mitigate the impact on crops.Public were given a five-minute window, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:05 a.m., to count these animals on their properties using a designated form. The collected data will be analyzed to assess the extent of the issue and inform future measures to protect agricultural yields
