Abstract:
Rubber is the second most crucial plantation crop in Sri Lanka regarding export
earnings and job creation. The purpose of this study is to identify the challenges of
developing rubber cultivation in the Warakapola Divisional Secretariat as the rubber
industry in Sri Lanka is currently facing a burning problem. The survey was
conducted to identify challenges related to the rubber production process and
marketing. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire for growers in
Pallepalpita Grama Niladhari Division, and 20 rubber growers were used for random
sampling for this study. The survey identified several key factors influencing the
challenges of the rubber manufacturing industry, including social, economic,
institutional, and environmental factors. Although production and marketing
problems and complications in the field of study are easily corrected errors in the
management of rubber estates, cultivation seems to be deteriorating due to lack of
attention and care. Accordingly, it is a big challenge for small rubber estate owners
to get the maximum benefit from a unit area. However, in the face of active
government intervention and the formal activities of growers, sustainable rubber is
not a difficult task, minimizing the problems faced by small rubber plantation owners
in the study area. It is also essential for the development of both the physical and
human aspects of the area.