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Help us equip Sri Lankan smallholder farmers with the tools and training they need to thrive.
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Our Vision
"To become a bigger hand to the youths to uplift their lives as better professionals in the field of agriculture."
Our Mission
"In order to reach a status of a commercial farming professional, facilitate the youth in providing the needed modern technologies, equipment, training, other technical knowledge with experience and proper guidance for innovations to become the leaders in the areas of commercial farming practices within five years."
What We Do
Supporting Sri Lankan smallholder farmers through training, technology, and hands-on guidance.
We work with farmers across every district. We take on the hard problems, and we never stop learning.
Registered Since 2019
ASTEC International was registered in 2019 with the purpose of working for the welfare of all farmers, without any ethnic discrimination.
"Farmer First" is our core motto — every program, partnership, and initiative we undertake is guided by putting the farmer's wellbeing and progress at the centre.
News and updates from ASTEC International's work with Sri Lankan smallholder farmers.
Recent Floods Damage Paddy Crops in North Western Province
Farmers wade through waist-deep floodwater in a paddy field at Ethungoda, North Western Province, surveying the damage the recent floods caused to their crops.
Sri Lanka's Small Tea Farmers Face Hardship After Severe Floods
Widespread flooding and mudslides last month buried tea bushes under thick mud across major growing regions, destroying crops and cutting off income for hundreds of thousands of smallholder tea farmers who produce the bulk of the country's tea.
Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Lasting Damage on Sri Lanka\'s Farmland
Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka\'s eastern coast in late November 2025, triggering widespread flooding and landslides across all 25 districts. Farmland, rail lines, roads, and bridges suffered extensive damage, with total reconstruction costs estimated in the billions of dollars. The disaster has left many farming communities facing a long road to recovery.
Repeated Floods Push Vavuniya Paddy Farmers Into Debt
Heavy rains in late 2018 flooded parts of Vavuniya district twice within months, destroying young paddy crops before harvest. Many farmers took bank loans to replant, only to lose those crops as well, leaving them struggling to repay debt with no income from the season. In Vavuniya alone, more than 1,200 farmers saw thousands of acres of paddy fields damaged by the flooding.
We can't reach every farmer,
but every farmer we reach can thrive
Make a Donation Why Your Support Matters
When you donate, you're not just giving money, you're giving opportunity. Your contributions help us reach smallholder farmers, provide modern equipment, and launch sustainable training programs that empower them to build a better future. From machinery demonstrations to hands-on guidance, your support creates lasting change across Sri Lanka's farming communities.
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Your donations provide urgent support, such as equipment and training, to farmers who need it right now.
Long-Term Change
We focus on long-term programs that build lasting skills, ensuring your generosity makes a difference.
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Be the Change They Need
Every day, smallholder farmers across Sri Lanka face challenges they cannot overcome alone. Your support gives them the tools, training, and knowledge they need to build a more secure future. Together, we can help them thrive.
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