Strawberry is cultivated in polytunnels and open field cultivations in Nuwara Eliya district. Recently, a severe infestation of the Two Spotted Spider Mite (TSSM) in strawberry was reported and the farmers observed Department ...

The Sri Lankan tea sector is experiencing a considerable decline in the labor force, as many workers are moving away from tea plantations. Incentives are one of the prime factors in reducing labor turnover. However, the ...

Sri Lanka is currently producing only about 40% of its milk demand domestically and thus heavily depends on imports to cater for the demand. To attain selfsufficiency in milk, policy formulation and executing appropriate ...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L) is cultivated commercially in various parts of the world, predominantly for its medicinal properties (medicinal-type) and as a source of fibre and oilseed (fibre-type). The plant is known to ...

Rice provides a balanced diet, and regular rice consumption helps maintain a healthy life and prevents many common illnesses. Amylose content and gelatinization temperature are considered major physicochemical factors which ...