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• Experiences with Agriculture in Asia with Emphasis on Sustainability(Keynote Speech) 

  Orskov, E.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  It is a nice occasion to visit Sri Lanka. Having had the privilege being involved in many rural development projects in about 40 countries in Africa, Asia, and South America, 1 would like to discuss some experiences and ...
• Existence of Spore Forming Bacteria in Raw Milk 

  Kumari, M.A.A. Pubudu; Silva, K.F.S.T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Heat processing techniques are used to destroy problematic microorganisms present in the raw milk. Most of the vegetative bacterial cells are easily destroyed during the pasteurization temperature but, heat resistant ...
• Farmer Knowledge, Awareness and Attitudes towards Organic Paddy Farming in the Kurunegala District 

  Nayakarathna, N.M.S.K.; Athauda, A.M.T.P.; Abeynayake, N.R.; Anjalee, G.H.I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  The increasing demand for organically grown food products and the increase of awareness of the need of protecting land resources against the long-term impacts of non-organic farming have led many farmer groups in the ...
• Awareness of Three Communities about the Nutritional Importance of Animal Source Foods 

  Kumara, D.P.S.L.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Awareness of three communities (rural non-Samurdhi holders, Samurdhi holders and estate Tamil] about the nutritional importance of animal source foods (ASF) and misconceptions related to them were determined. Knowledge ...
• Perceived Constraints for Microfinance Accessibility of the Paddy Farmers - A Case of Anuradhapura District 

  Kulathunga, P.S.S.H.; Athauda, A.M.T.P.; Edirisinghe, D.P.D.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Inadequate access to finance by the farmers has been identified as one of the contributing factors to the paddy cultivation, value addition and distribution of the country. Microfinance is a key policy strategy to solve ...
• Gross Income and Profitability of Onion Production in Trincomalee District 

  Anojini, S.; Sivarajah, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Red onion plays a vital role in the diet of Sri Lankan and is a high value cash crop of the dry and intermediate zone. Major red onion growing areas are Jaffna, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee and Puttalam. This study ...
• Socio Economic Determinants of Household Dietary Patterns: A Case Study in Anuradhapura Municipal Council Area 

  Weerappuli, S.H.; Weerahewa, J.; Dissanayake, S.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Dietary patterns show a significant impact on non-communicable diseases while the socio economic factors shape dietary patterns differently based on the situation. This study attempted to analyze the socio economic ...
• Production and Marketing Policies in Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka: The Farmer Perceptions 

  Gamhewage, B.; Mudalige, U.K. Jayasinghe; Edirisinghe, J.C.; Mendis, M.S.S.; Perera, D.A.M.; Udugama, J.M.M.; Herath, H.M.L.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Farmer perceptions on existing agricultural policy framework in Sri Lanka were explored with a special attention to those policies related to paddy production and marketing. Data were collected from the farmers belong ...
• Farmers' Awareness on Safe Use of Pesticides: A Case Study on Chilli (Capsicum annuum) Farmers in Kaluthawalai, Batticaloa 

  Thanuejah, S.; Suganiya, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  A survey was carried out to investigate the awareness regarding safe use of pesticide among chilli growers in Kaluthawalai village as this village is well popular for vegetable cultivation and accounts for heavy use of ...
• Agricultural Information Need and the Most Popular Sources of Information of the Farmers 

  Wijerathna, Madhavi; Perera, Kumudu; Suriyagoda, L.D.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  This study was conducted to investigate the agricultural information need and the most popular sources of information of the farmers in Mahailluppallama block of the Mahaweli system-H in Anuradhapura District which comes ...
• Impact of Business Process Reengineering on Organizational Performance: A Case of Export Processing Company 

  Amarasena, D. K. G.; De Silva, D.A.M.; Fernando, K.G.J. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Principal focus of the study was to investigate the impact of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) on organizational operational performance and human factor development. Knowledge and awareness, employee competencies, ...
• The Effect of Salinity on Vegetative Growth of Three Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaerth) Varieties 

  Wathugala, Deepthi L.; Premathilake, U.G.A.T.; Kumarasinghe, H.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Salinity is a major environmental stress that inhibits plant growth and development. Salt affected areas in the world are also increasing year by year thus limiting the agricultural production. Salt tolerant crops are ...
• Present Situation of Medicinal Plants Grown in Kiranchi, Kilinochchi District in Sri Lanka and Conservation Strategies 

  Sathiyaseelan, V. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  All cultures from ancient times to the present day have used plants as a source of medicine. Today, according to the world health organization (WHO), as many as 80% of the world's people depend on traditional medicine ...
• Isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a Potential Petroleum Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacterium from Waste Water in Sri Lanka 

  Perera, S.M.D.; Vivehananthan, K.; Dassanayake, M.P.; Perera, A.N.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Petroleum hydrocarbon contamination of aquatic environments is of great concern as it possesses adverse negative impacts on the natural environment. Bioremediation is a potential alternative in remediation of contaminated ...
• Screening of Some Traditional Rice Cultivars in Sri Lanka for Salinity Tolerance at the Seedling Stage in a Hydrophonic System 

  Pradeepika, N.G.J.; Ranawake, A.L.; Wanniarachchi, S.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Salinity is a major constraint for rice production of the world. Salinity affects all growth stages of rice plant which limit growth and yield of rice. In present study sixteen traditional rice cultivars were investigated ...
• Long-Term Manure Application under Rain-fed and Irrigation Increases Cu and Zn in Forage 

  Indraratne, Srimathie P.; Hao, Xiying (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Copper and Zinc are essential micronutrients but at high levels could negatively affect plant growth. Long-term and residual effects of cattle manure application were studied on forage yield and Cu and Zn concentrations ...
• Pollination Studies in Hybrid Tomato Seed Production (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) 

  Buddhika, W J.G.; Peris, Ranjani; Ratnasekera, Disna; Subhashi, A.P.T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2013-11-28)

  Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.), a solanaceous self pollinated vegetable crop. It occupies the largest area among the vegetable crops in the world after potato. This study was conducted on pollen viability, stigma ...

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