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 NLDB logo | |
| Company type | private (state owned) |
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| Industry | Livestock, Food, Agriculture, and Research |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | No.40, Nawala Road, Colombo - 05 , Sri Lanka |
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| Brands | NLDB |
| Total assets |  LKR90.billion(US$303.million) [2] (2023) |
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| Website | www |
The National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) is a state-owned enterprise in Sri Lanka, managing 32 of the largest farms across the country. [3] Spanning over 15,000 hectares, the NLDB focuses on livestock breeding, poultry production, integrated crop and livestock management, and value-added dairy products. With a stated mission to enhance rural livelihoods and support sustainable agriculture. [4] The Board plays a pivotal role in advancing Sri Lanka's agricultural economy while addressing the diverse needs of farmers in various agro-climatic regions. The NLDB engages in diverse activities, including supplying breeding stock, maintaining and developing coconut plantations, [5] producing value-added milk products [6] , and training farmers [7] in integrated crop and livestock management systems.
Currently, the NLDB owns approximately 15,000 hectares of land, making it the second-largest state-owned landholder in Sri Lanka. NLDB farms are utilized for various types of livestock, poultry, and agricultural activities. [8] From 2019 to 2023, a deal was drafted by the previous administration to sell the NLDB to a joint venture of cargills and India's Amul. [9] [10] This plan was halted following the inauguration of the current anti-corruption government, [11] the new president of Sri Lanka appointed a new chairman and an executive staff to revitalize the organization and steer it toward sustainable growth and national development. [12] [13] [14]