• ANALYSING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF QUALITY SEEDS AMONG UPCOUNTRY VEGETABLE FARMERS IN SRI LANKA 

  Rajapaksha, P.H.B.; Weerahewa, J.; Dissanayake, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  This study examined the quality of seed accessibility among upcountry vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka. Using the agricultural development and rural livelihoods framework, it examined socioeconomic factors affecting seed ...
• PROFIT EFFICIENCY IN SMALLHOLDER RAINFED PADDY FARMING: A CASE OF HORANA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT DIVISION IN KALUTARA DISTRICT 

  Priyabandara, W.M.J.A.; Rupasena, L.P.; Hafeel, R.F. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Abandon paddy lands is a major issue in the wet zone paddy farming. Although successive governments have taken several measures to cultivate abandoned paddy fields in the wet zone, the progress is unsatisfactory mainly ...
• EFFECT OF THE AGRIBUSINESS CLUSTER APPROACH ON FARMERS’ INCOME: A CASE OF THAMBUTTEGAMA, ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT 

  Palihena, P.D.N.S.; Rupasena, L.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  The agribusiness cluster approach has become popular worldwide with the development of commercial agriculture as a powerful and innovative strategy for fostering economic development. Sri Lanka commenced this approach in ...
• FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN CAVENDISH CULTIVATION: A CASE STUDY IN SEVANAGALA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIATE DIVISION 

  Maduwanthi, B.G.A.; Karalliyadda, S.M.C.B (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  The agricultural sector in Sri Lanka, a major water consumer, faces the pressing need to improve water efficiency with the global water scarcity. Despite the global shift towards micro-irrigation methods like drip and ...
• CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN CASCADED TANK VILLAGE SYSTEMS: ADOPTION AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY IN THE CLIMATICALLY VULNERABLE HOTSPOT OF HOROWPATHANA 

  Kavinda, P.S.P.; Lankapura, A.I.Y.; Dissanayake, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Frequent and unpredictable climatic events severely impact agriculture in Sri Lanka's dry zone, necessitating the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) as a crucial strategy for adaptation and productivity enhancement. ...
• ANALYSING THE EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY AND TRADE OPENNESS ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF SRI LANKA 

  Arachchi, Galle S.G.; Dissanayake, S.N.; Ganegama, H.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Exchange rate volatility has remained a serious issue affecting economic stability, especially in developing countries. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of exchange rate volatility on the economic growth ...
• THE ROLE OF LIVELIHOOD CAPITALS IN ADOPTING CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN CASCADED TANK VILLAGE SYSTEMS OF THE CLIMATICALLY VULNERABLE HOROWPATHANA HOTSPOT 

  Fernando, S.; Lankapura, A.I.Y.; Bandara, A.M.K.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Climate shocks and changes in weather patterns significantly impact agricultural production in Sri Lanka's dry zone, particularly in climatically vulnerable hotspots. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is widely recognized ...
• CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTION AND ENGAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL UNDERGRADUATES IN SRI LANKA 

  Ekanayake, J.; Lankapura, A.I.Y.; Karalliyadda, S.M.C.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Climate change is a critical global issue, with the agriculture sector particularly vulnerable. In the face of this challenge, the role of undergraduates in higher education, especially those in agricultural fields, is ...
• INTRODUCING BIODEGRADABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR MILK RICE OFFERINGS IN ANURADHAPURA SACRED SITE 

  Wijayawardhana, H.P.S.H.; Jayaneththi, J.P.H.U.; Nayanarangani, M.D.P; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.H. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Milk rice offering is a tradition in Sri Lankan culture, particularly in religious practices at sacred sites like Anuradhapura. The traditional method of serving milk rice in clay pots (CPs) poses numerous environmental ...
• ENHANCING PHOSPHORUS CONTENT IN RAJARATA COMPOST 

  Wickramarathne, H.G.T.L.D.; Jayaneththi, J.P.H.U.; Nayanarangani, M.D.P; Dissanayaka, D.M.S.H. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Rajarata compost, a product from Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL), is facing an issue with its low phosphorus (P) levels, despite being rich in nitrogen (N) and potassium (K). This study aimed to address the low P ...
• POTENTIAL ZONES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT OF SRI LANKA USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES 

  Weragoda, W.R.D.A.; Nirmanee, K.G.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Anuradhapura district is a significant region in Sri Lanka known for its historical and cultural importance. This study aimed to spatially identify the areas with greater capacity to promote tourism in Anuradhapura, Sri ...
• EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF CALCIUM NITRATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR QUALITY OF HYBRID TOMATO FRUIT 

  Waseela, N.F.; Silva, N.R.N.; Duminda, D.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Production of quality fruits is a challenging task for tomato farmers. Therefore, this research was conducted to study the effect of foliar application of calcium nitrate and potassium chloride for the quality of hybrid ...
• VALUE ADDITION TO EPPAWALA ROCK PHOSPHATE BY IMPROVING THE SOLUBILITY TO USE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO IMPORTED TRIPLE SUPER PHOSPHATE 

  Vidanachchi, M.N.; Amarasekara, M.G.T.S.; Abeysingha, N.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Phosphorus is one of the most essential nutrients for plant growth. The Eppawala Rock Phosphate (ERP) deposit is a locally available rich Phosphorus source, but the low solubility of ERP has limited its use as a Phosphorus ...
• CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SOILS IN DIFFERENT DRAINAGE BLOCKS AT THE RESEARCH FARM AT PULIYANKULAMA, ANURADHAPURA 

  Silva, M.D.S.; Duminda, D.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Soil fertility evaluation provides a comprehensive understanding of the major soil characteristics of arable land with a quantitative estimate of major and micronutrients. This soil fertility survey was conducted to ...
• ASSESSMENT OF SOIL WATER AND NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY IN CRITICAL STAGES OF CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC PADDY BLOCKS IN THE FACULTY FARM 

  Shalika, H.G.A.U.; Amarasekara, M.G.T.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Rice is one of the main agricultural crops grown in Sri Lanka. Different growth stages of rice need different amounts of water and nutrients. This study aimed to assess soil nutrient availability at critical stages of the ...
• LAND USE LAND COVER CHANGES, SOIL EROSION AND LAND DEGRADATION NEUTRALITY IN THE COCONUT TRIANGLE OF SRI LANKA 

  Sewwandi, R.D.R.; Senanayake, S.S.; Nirmanee, K.G.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  In recent decades, land fragmentation has been a common problem in the coconut triangle of Sri Lanka, which has led to changes in land use land cover (LULC) and reduced coconut production. LULC changes may cause soil ...
• ASSESSING DECOMPOSITION RATES AND NUTRIENT RELEASE FROM VARIOUS ORGANIC MATERIALS IN PINEAPPLE CULTIVATION 

  Sandanayaka, S.D.D.A.; Jayaneththi, J.P.H.U.; Nayanarangani, M.D.P.; Kulathunga, M.R.D.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Deteriorating soil fertility remains a persistent issue affecting agricultural production in Kalutara, a wet zone in Sri Lanka. Using heavy amounts of synthetic fertilizer to enrich soil fertility is harmful to the ...
• EFFECT OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY IN THE FERTIGATION SOLUTION ON GROWTH PARAMETERS OF EXOTIC VEGETABLES IN PROTECTED CROPPING 

  Samaranayaka, S.A.P.S.; Kodikara, K.M.S.; Amarasekara, M.G.T.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  Protected agriculture including greenhouses and polytunnels optimizes the crop production of exotic vegetables. Fertigation, the application of fertilizers through irrigation systems is a common practice in protected ...
• IMPACT OF SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ON PHOSPHORUS DYNAMICS IN REDDISH BROWN EARTH AND LOW HUMIC GLEY SOILS AMENDED WITH TRIPLE SUPER PHOSPHATE 

  Salma, M.S.F.; Duminda, D.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  There is a need for a better understanding of the impact of soil characteristics on dynamics of phosphorus (P) with fertilizer application. This research was conducted to study the effects of soil chemical properties on ...
• IMPACTS OF APPLYING DRINKING WATER SLUDGE AS A SOIL AMENDMENT FOR CHILI CULTIVATION UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS 

  Rushda, M.J.; Duminda, D.M.S; Abeysingha, N.S.; Vithanage, H.S.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-02-08)

  This research investigates the potential of using sludge from drinking water treatment plants as a soil amendment and its impact on soil properties and plant growth. The study was conducted in a Completely Randomized Design ...

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