HNB and Browns Agriculture empower farmers with convenient access to agriculture equipment

HNB DGM – Retail and SME Banking Sanjay Wijemanne (left) and Browns Chief Cluster Operating Officer Sanjaya

Nissanka, exchange the MoU. 

Others from left: HNB Asst. Manager Business Development - Leasing, Mahesh Rathnayake, Asst. Manager – Leasing Roshan De Silva, Senior Manager Micro Finance Pujitha Jayawardena, Head of Leasing Susith Perera, Asst. General Manager Personal Financial Services Kanchana Karunagama, Browns Business Development Manager Chanaka Chandrasekara, Browns Service Operations Manager Anton Perera and Browns Executive – Brand and Administration Menaka Wijesinghe 

Following up on recent efforts to support the agricultural sector despite the challenges they face today, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with Browns Agriculture, the pioneer of agricultural machinery in Sri Lanka 

“We are all undoubtedly aware of the agricultural crisis that has been affecting Sri Lanka in the last couple of years. It has had quite the adverse impact on the industry, on national food security, as well as the export market. We are committed to helping better the situation in the country and as such have partnered with Browns Agriculture to provide farmers with convenient access to leading tractor and harvester brands,” HNB Deputy General Manager Retail and SME Banking Sanjay Wijemanne said. 

“We hope that the solutions offered will do their part in helping fuel the resurgence of the agricultural sector in the nation and remain dedicated to doing our part in contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic revival.” 

In the current conditions, unexpected breakdowns and repairs can be particularly challenging for farmers, as they may not have the funds readily available to cover the costs. Together with HNB, Browns Agriculture is now offering a 2 year (or 2000 hour) warranty period for the sale of TAFE tractors. In addition, customers who purchase a tractor under the HNB/Browns leasing promotion will receive 4 labour-free doorstep services. 

HNB customers will also receive free registration for all tractors, with the first year insurance premium waived for specific models. They are also offering a 6 month warranty for specific brands of harvesters, along with 3 labour-free doorstep services with the purchase of YANMAR and SUMO harvesters. 

Browns Agriculture Cluster Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Nissanka said: “The trust we have gained through top quality products, best after sales services and the long term relationship has undisputedly made Browns Agriculture the first preference among the farming community. 

“We are proud to partner with HNB for this endeavour, as someone who shares the same values towards empowering the agricultural sector at such a crucial time. Through this partnership, we hope to offer valuable benefits and convenient leasing solutions to help them supplement their business.”