HNB partners with Browns to empower Sri Lankan farmers through agricultural mechanization
HNB PLC has partnered with Browns and Company PLC to introduce an exclusive leasing scheme designed to make modern agricultural machinery more accessible to farmers and agribusinesses across Sri Lanka.
The partnership will support customers purchasing TAFE tractors, Yanmar and Sumo combine harvesters, and Sumo automated rice milling machinery. Browns Agriculture is recognised for its longstanding presence in Sri Lanka’s agricultural mechanisation sector, with TAFE, Yanmar and Browns Sumo among its established agricultural brands.
Under the scheme, HNB will provide special leasing rates, a credit card with the first year annual fee waived and discounted vehicle insurance premiums through HNB General Insurance.
Customers purchasing TAFE tractors will receive a two year or 2,000-hour warranty, four labour free services and free Department of Motor Vehicles registration. Browns will also cover the first year insurance premium for selected TAFE 45DI, TAFE 7250 and TAFE 2WD models.
For Yanmar and Sumo harvesters, customers will receive special warranty benefits and three labour free services. Customers purchasing Sumo automated rice milling machinery will receive a one-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, together with one labour free service following installation and commissioning.
HNB, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Damith Pallewatte said, “We understand the important role farmers play in keeping Sri Lanka’s economy moving. Through our partnership with Browns, we want to make it easier for farmers to access the machinery they need through convenient leasing options. By easing the financial commitment involved in modernising their operations, we hope to support farmers in improving productivity, growing their businesses and creating greater value across Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.” Agriculture continues to hold a vital place in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape, supporting livelihoods, food security, rural communities and a wide network of industries. As the sector evolves, access to modern machinery and technology remains important to improving productivity and strengthening the country’s agricultural value chain.
Cluster Chief Operating Officer, Browns Agriculture and Heavy Equipment Cluster, Browns and Company PLC, and Chief Executive officer of Browns Agri Solutions (Pvt) Ltd Sanjaya Nissanka said, “Our partnership with HNB brings together two organisations with deep knowledge of Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape. By combining trusted machinery with attractive financing and after-sales benefits, we aim to make modern mechanisation a practical and accessible choice for farmers and agribusinesses across the country. This initiative is about empowering and uplifting our farming community by improving productivity, efficiency and profitability, while encouraging the next generation to view agriculture as a viable and rewarding business opportunity. Through access to modern technology, financial solutions and the right support, we hope to contribute towards creating a new generation of successful agricultural entrepreneurs who can drive the future growth and transformation of Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.”
Through this partnership, HNB and Browns aim to make modern agricultural machinery more accessible, enabling farmers and agribusinesses to invest with confidence while contributing to a more productive and resilient agricultural sector in Sri Lanka.