MILCO Profit Boosts Farmer Dividends After 21 Years

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has underscored the Government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth at the MILCO National Dairy Farmers’ Profit Sharing, Insurance and Appreciation Programme 2026 at Temple Trees. Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted that the Government is on course to build an economy that delivers benefits to all citizens, citing the dairy sector’s progress as a key example.

Organised under the theme “A Nutritious and Thriving Nation Enriched by Milk,” the event celebrated the vital role of dairy farmers in driving Milk Industries of Lanka Company (MILCO) to its highest-ever sales turnover and historic net profit in 2025.

Incentives are set to be distributed among 22,000 dairy farmers affiliated with MILCO, with dividend payments to farmers resuming after 21 years. Certificates were also issued for the Dairy Farmer Retirement Scheme. Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha praised the collective achievements, attributing growth to people-centric policies and pledging continued support for farmers.