The present study highlights the effects of aqueous pod extract of Capsicum frutescens ("Kochchi") as a soil drench and foliar spray on host location, survival and reproduction of Aphis craccivora infesting Yard-long ...

The use of manures, inorganic fertilizers and leguminous crops has been advocated to restore the lost nutrients in soils. Biological nitrogen fixation is considered as an important trait of cowpea for economic production. ...

Weeds, affecting both quality and quantity of the production are recognized as the major biotic constraint in rice in Sri Lanka. The production losses incurred due to weeds have been estimated as 20%-40% (valued 200-400 ...

Indisputable volumes of evidence are mounting to confirm the fact that climate change is occurring slowly but irreversibly. Agriculture has been recognized as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) ...

Managing new born calves is a vital operation in daily farming, as they are going to be the future producers. Failure of passive transfer of immunity has caused around 15% to 25% pre-weaning calf mortality. Colostrum ...

Buffaloes are the second largest source of milk supply in Sri Lanka; however, studies have reported that buffalo farming operates below its potential. It is worth analyzing the status of buffalo production in regular ...

The reproductive performance and heath parameters of dairy herds have a significant effect on the farm economy. Body condition score (BCS) and locomotion score (LMS) have been used as performance indicators to assess ...

Managing and maintaining of healthy udder of the dairy cows has a significant impact on farm economy. In intensive cattle farming, cows spend between 50% -65% of their time lying down. Bacteria in lying surface can be ...