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Ceylon Cinnamon in US Market: An Investigation of Label Attributes of Ready to Eat Cinnamon Products

Weddagala, W.M.T.B; De Silva, D.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-28)

Mass level of recent food related issues and scandals generated a destructive energy towards the fast food and ready to eat industry by alarming the world about the food safety and security. Descriptive and informative ...
An E-Agriculture Advisory and Monitoring System to Empower Farmers in Managing Rice Pests and Diseases in Sri Lanka

Ponnamperuma Arachchi, J.; Bandara, D. M. B. N.; Perera, S. P. M. G. N. H.; Nugaliyadde, L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

An E-Agriculture advisory and monitoring system was developed aiming to enable rice farmers in Sri Lanka to receive instructions on correct identification and recommended solutions for their pest and disease problems ...
ICT Solutions for the Agriculture Sector of Sri Lanka: Potential Target Groups and Strategies to Inject into the System

W.M.C.J. Wijekoon, W.M.C.J.; Adikaram, K.K.L.B.; Piyaratne, M.K.D.K.; Priyankara, A.C.P.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

There is no dispute on the fact that the agriculture sector of the country should march forward abreast of emerging technologies and the global trends. Introducing and promoting products and services based on Information ...
Effects of Decanter Cake Type Oil Palm Solid Waste Application on Growth Performance of Vigna Radiata

Masakorala, K.; Rathnayake, R.M.N.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

The increased production of biowaste is one of the major problems of the palm oil industry. Among the different types of wastes, palm oil decanter cake (PODC) is a waste type with a potential to be used as an organic ...
Ground Cover and Surface Biodiversity under Tea, Rubber and Oil Palm Crops at Different Maturity Stages

Senavirathna, P.M.A.N.; Nugawela, R.C.W.M.R.A.; Palihakkara, I.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Although it is profitable, there are many views expressed against the cultivation of oil palm by various pressure groups in the country. One such allegation against cultivation of oil palm is the loss of biodiversity ...
A Study on Soil Moisture and Root Distribution of Tea, Rubber and Oil Palm Crops at Different Maturity Stages

Madushan, K.H.M.K.; Nugawela, R.C.W.M.R.A.; Palihakkara, I.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

This study was conducted to compare soil moisture levels and root distribution of tea (Camellia sinensis), rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) and oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) cultivated in wet zone (WL2a) of Sri Lanka. Tea, ...
Development of a Climate Change Induced Environment Index for Ecotourism Based on Climate Change Scenarios: A Case Study in Rekawa Coastal Wetland of Southern Sri Lanka

Dushani, S.N.; Aanesen, M.; O. Amarasinghe (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Climate acts as a salient factor in tourist decision-making in destination choice, travelling period, and activity planning at the destination. Therefore, the ecotourism industry may be significantly impacted by climate ...
Impacts of Climate Change on Recreational Value of Nature Reserves; Exploring the Perceptions of National Tourists Towards Hikkaduwa Marine Reserve in Southern Sri Lanka

Dinushika, K.C.; Amarasinghe, O.; De Silva, W.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)
Prospects for Improving the Cinnamon Industry in Sri Lanka Through ICT: A Case Study in Matara District.

Mohamed, M.S.A.; Walisadeera, A.I.; Senaratne, R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Sri Lanka accounts for over 80% of the global trade of true cinnamon. In view of its industrial applications and medicinal properties, there is growing demand for true cinnamon in the world. However, the average yield ...
Potential for the ICT-based Traceability Applications in Agriculture & Fisheries Value Chains and the Need of Smallholder Inclusion

Wickramathilaka, P.K.S.; Abeywickrama, W.H.N.; Gajaweera, K.AS.I.; Malawwathanthri, R.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

It is a widely known fact that the agriculture and the fisheries are highly fragmented sectors having diverse range of actors in the respective Value Chains which rely on numerous sources of inputs. Modern agriculture ...
Economic Development and Socio-environmental Conflict: A Case Study of Oil Palm Cultivation in Southern Sri Lanka

Dayananda, Geeth.K; Ganeshamoorthy, M; Sarvesvaran, A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Oil palm is extending in Sri Lanka about 6000 ha where 67 % is available in Southern Province. Watawala, Namunukula and Elpitiya are three regional plantation companies involved with cultivation. Oil palm has been in ...
Study the Plant Species Diversity under Different Maturity Stages of Oil Palm Cultivation

Abeysekara, S.W.; Palihakkara, I.R.; Dharmasena, P.; Illanganthilake, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Essentially an edible vegetable oil derived from an African palm tree known as the palm oil. Popular belief is that palm oil is a useful asset due to its versatility and economic impact. However, recently many viewers ...
Study the Availability of Naturally Dispersed Oil Palm Seedlings in Nakiyadeniya Region

Madhushani, P.L.M.P.; Palihakkara, I.R.; Daswatte, D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Palm oil consumption is only second to coconut oil in Sri Lanka. It is one of the rapidly expanding equatorial crops in the world. The aim of the study was to find out the availability of naturally germinated oil palm ...
Govi Mithuru – A Mobile Advisory Service for Farmers

Wijayakumara, Srinath (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

70% of Sri Lanka’s population lives in rural areas and their main livelihood is agriculture. Lack of access to timely or relevant information has always been reported as a prominent issue in this sector. Empirically ...
Impact of Information Systems in Sri Lanka: Implications in Vegetable Industry

Baddegamage, S.I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Vegetable industry is a very sensitive sector in Sri Lankan economy. Cultivation for export market, cultivation for local consumption and cultivation for self-consumption are the main motives of the vegetable cultivation ...
Practical Concerns Encountered in Disseminating and Promoting Farmer-Supportive Virtual and IT Based Solutions

Yapa, Sachithra (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Sri Lanka, known as an agriculture-based country, which is blessed to have a range of diverse agro ecological zones, and still performing below the potentials where, the agriculture sector accounts only for 8% of the ...
Application of Smart Technologies to Develop Wet Zone Paddy Farming

Sooriyabandara, L.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Matara, Galle, Colombo, and Gampaha districts cover most of the wet zone paddy lands in Sri Lanka. Land degradation due to invasive plants, poor drainage and water login, high production cost, low productivity, very ...
Accelerating Sri Lankan Agriculture and Enhancing Crop Quality Through Affordable Protected and Automated Agriculture Kits

Wijayakumara, Srinath (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Smallholder-agriculture dominates rural Sri Lanka, home to 80% of the population. Agriculture employs 33% of the workforce and utilizes 44% of the land, yet contributing only 9% to the GDP. Being unable to invest, poor ...
Effect of Different Murate of Potash Application Rates on Nutrient Status of Soil and Immature Oil Palm Growth

Dissanayake, S.M.; Palihakkara, I.R.; Gunaratna, G.P.; Wanniarachchi, S.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

Initial growth of oil palm highly depends on the quality of planting materials, management practices and availability of macro and micro nutrients. Failure in supply of said nutrients badly affects initially the ...
A Comparative Study on Gas Exchange Rates of Young Oil Palm, Rubber and Tea Plants Grown Under Greenhouse Conditions

Premarathna, W.I.M.; Nainanayaka, A.; Nugawela, R.C.W.M.R.A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

This study was conducted to determine the gas exchange rates and water use efficiency of young oil palm, rubber and tea plants under different soil moisture regimes. All the plants were grown in poly bags in which the ...

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