A mini latex testing laboratory was established at the RRISL Monaragala sub-station as requested by rubber farmers in the Monaragala and Ampara areas, with funds provided by the Ministry of Agriculture & Plantation Industries (MAPI). Minister, Hon. Mr Mahinda Amaraweera graced the event and declared the laboratory open. The chairman of the Rubber Research Board, Mr. Sarath Chandrasiri Vithana, the director of the RRISL, Dr. Susantha Siriwardena, and official invitees from MAPI, the Rubber Development Department, and regional planters in the Monaragala area participated in the event.

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