This paper presents a proposed use of virtual community for farmers in Sri Lanka by reviewing Information and communication technology perspective with reference to past and present political strategies adopted by Sri Lankan government. In this study, it also analyzes Virtual Community portal as a frame work for agri information system, and their role in implementing e-Government in the country. The history of ICT applications in the country and supportive relationship among first movers and rest of the government organizations is summarized. The status on e-governance with special reference to community social networking for farmers is presented thereafter. The issues in providing timely and accurate market information to the farmers have also been identified in the pilot survey. The paper also presents the proposed implementation framework which would enable the farmers to use ICT effectively.