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Cottage Curd Production in Matara District with Special Emphasis on Farmer Awareness and Preference towards the Use of an Improved Culture for the Production of Quality Curd

Narayana, N.M.N.K.; Sandika, A.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Curd is a fermented milk product obtained from coagulation of cow or buffalo milk or a mixture thereof by the activity of lactic acid bacteria. Buffalo milk curd is a very popular indigenous fermented milk product of ...
A Study on buttock Cart Enterprise in Three Districts in Sri Lanka

Paranawithana, D.R.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M.; Senaratna, D.; Ranasinghe, H.R.M.A.K.K.; Weerasinghe, W.M.C.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

This paper discusses the results of a field survey conducted to understand the socio-economical issues related to the bullock cart enterprise. Using a structured type questionnaire, data were collected from 30 bullock ...
Weaknesses and Opportunities towards Effective Water Utilization in Institutions: A Case Study in Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Liyanaarachchi, N.; Wijetunga, S.; Srimalee, S.B.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

The predominant strategy of water conservation is the minimizing the water wastages. This study was conducted to estimate the water wastage in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, and to suggest possibilities ...
Present Status of Pipe Borne Water Consumption - Case Study in Matara DS Division

Lakmini, H.L.D.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

This study attempts to investigate the present status of pipe borne water usage in Matara DS Division with special reference to excess water usage, knowledge and attitudes of people regarding careful usage of water. ...
An Investigation of the Employee Absenteeism and its Impact: A Case of Upcountry Tea Plantation (Welimada Estate) in Sri Lanka

Thilakarathna, P.P.A.L.; De Silva, D.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

This paper discusses the factors affecting the worker absenteeism in daily operational activities and its impact on productivity of Welimada Estate. Study was based on primary data gathered from a field survey. Sample ...
Economics and Perceptions of Rubber Farmers on Transition from Rubber to Tea: A Case Study in Baduraliya Area in the Kalutara District

Kulasekera, K.P.; Wijesuriya, W.; Abeywickrama, L.M.; Dissanayake, D.M.A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

This study was carried out in Baduraliya area in the Kalutara district. The sample consisted ,of 104 farmers including 29 rubber growers who transferred into other crops. A structured questionnaire and participatory ...
Relationship between Food Security and Fisheries Resources of the Three Coastal Zone Fisheries Villages in Kalpitiya Peninsula

Dissanayake, C.D.A.M.P.A.; Vithana, V.D.C.N.; Edirisinghe, U. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Relationship between food security and fisheries resources are important to be considered in Kalpitiya area. The study area is highly rich in fisheries resource. A major fishing ground with a lagoon is located in ...
Profitability of Small-Scale Broiler Production in Ampara District

Rusaina, M.H.; Sivarajah, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Broiler production is one of the livestock enterprises in Ampara District which is gaining popularity among low-income households. A study was conducted to analyze the profitability of small scale broiler production in ...
Analysis of Factors Affecting Fresh Milk Consumption Among the Mid-Country Consumers

De Alwis, A.E.N.; Edirisinghe, J.C.; Athauda, A.M.T.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

This study focused on analysing the consumer attitudes, demographic and economic factors that affecting fresh milk consumption among the mid-country consumers of Sri Lanka. Data were collected through a consumer survey ...
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Granary Area Programme: A Case Study in the Areas Irrigated from the Weerwila Reservoir in Hambantota District

Gunasekara, G.K.D. Shyamalee (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

The Granary Area Programme (GAP) was designed to enhance the productivity of rice farming in areas with high potential for rice cultivation in Sri Lanka and was implemented between 2003 hhd 2007. The programme focused ...
Use of Transformational Development Indicators (TDIs) to Measure the Social Impacts of Home Gardening Projects: Lessons Learnt from Weeraketiya Area Development Programme

Abeywickrama, L.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Although, the twenty indicators developed by the Department of Agriculture to measure the performance of home gardening activities based on the input use efficiency and materialistic outcomes measure physical aspects ...
Factors Affecting the Contribution of Home Gardens for Family Nutrition and Livelihood: Lessons Learnt from Neluwa DS Division

Abeywickrema, L.M.; Subasinghe, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Home gardening is encouraged with the Objective of enhancing of the family nutrition during last decades. This study evaluates 100 home gardens in Neluwa DS division in Gafle district conducted under UNDP-AGSL program ...
Effect of Participatory Urban Household Solid Waste Management Programme on Social Harmony: A Case Study in Matara Municipality

Abeywickrema, L.M.; Subasinghe, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

A Participatory Household Solid Waste Management (PHSWM) project was launched in Walpola GN Division of Matara District in 2007. A study was conducted to determine the effect of this project on improvement social harmony ...
Problems and prospects of mushroom cultivation in Akuressa and Kamburupitiya DS Divisions

Pushpakumari, H.W.L.; Dushani, S.N.; Kumara, K.L. Wasantha; Abeywickrama, L.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Mushroom cultivation is considered as a profitable agribusiness and has greater relevance, to the rural development. The various problems encountered in this industry have not been discussed enough. The current ...
Factors Affecting Quality of the Vegetatively Propergated (Vp) Tea (Camellia Sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) Nursery Plants in the Commercial Tea Nurseries: A Case Study in Kegalle and Kaluthara Districts

Amarathunga, M.K.S.L.D.; Gunarathna, W.A.D.K.L.; Wijerathne, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

This study attempts to identify factors that contribute to standards of tea nursery plants produced by the commercial nurseries in the Kegalle and Kaluthara districts and to ascertain the effective monitoring mechanism ...
Growth Performance of Rice Sector in the Present Scenario of Sri Lanka

Dushani, S.N.; Sandika, A.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

The Government is promoting the development of agriculture sector with the slogan of “Let us grow more to uplift the nation”. This study was carried out to analysis the growth performance of rice sector, and to identify ...
Impact of Development of Weekly Fair on Rural Farmers: A Case Study in Hambantota District

Sandika, A.L.; Vidanapathirana, K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Southern Province Rural Economic Advancement Project has developed 10 out of the 29 weekly-fairs in Hambantota District. This study attempted 1. to assess the impact of development of weekly fair on rural farmers, and ...
An Analysis of Price Behaviour of Rice in Sri Lanka after the Liberalization of Economy

Sandika, A.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Wholesale prices as well as retail prices of rice have increased sharply towards the end of 2007 and 2008. The present per kg price of Samba (small round grain), Kakulu (raw) rice and Nadu (par-boiled) have reached Rs. ...
Formulation and Development of a Ham with Incorporating Mushroom for Better Utilization and Value Addition

Herath, H.M.H.D.; Jayasooriya, M.C.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Due to emerging food crisis result with the increase of cost of living, so people are towards more cost effective, easy and nutritional food products with concerned about food safety. Therefore many value added products ...
Innovations Adopted by Kitul (Caryota urens) taper to Overcome Rapid Succession and Maturation of Inflorescences and Inclement Weather Conditions

Seneviratne, M.A.P.K.; Wanigasundera, W.A.D.P.; Wijeratne, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009-09-10)

Sap of Kitul palm is obtained by tapping the inflorescence (flower) to make a variety of products including treacle, jaggery and toddy. Kitul sap is obtained by seasoning the inflorescence before it is open. Seasoning ...

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