Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Expert committee appointed by the Ministry of Plantation has recommended the lifting of the oil palm ban. The committee has recommended that the planting has to be done in accordance with Coconut Research Guidelines

"Removal of ban will be a progressive approach to sustainable agriculture and economic development," said the Palm Oil Industry Association (POAS) in Sri Lanka.

This committee was appointed by the Ministry of Plantation Industries on a directive of Cabinet due to a series of representations made by small and medium sector growers and regional plantation companies (RPC).

An Additional Secretary to the Ministry headed the team and experts from research stations, Irrigation and the legal officer of the M...