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IMPACT OF WEATHER ON FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN CATTLE IN THE NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

Mark, R.D.N.; Jayasumana, M.T.L.K.; Abeysingha, N.S.; Somasiri, S.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Rainfall, temperature and relative humidity are key weather factors influencing disease occurrences in farm animals. Foot and mouth disease (FMD) frequently affects cattle herds in the dry and intermediate zones of Sri ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A READY-TO-USE CURRY PASTE, INCORPORATING A LOCAL CHILI VARIETY MICH HY1

Jayathissa, S.M.D.S.; Gunawardhane, C.R.; Dissanayake, C.A.K.; . Rathnayake, R.M.R.N.K. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
CURRENT STATUS AND CHALLENGES OF POSTHARVEST PRACTICES IN TRADITIONAL YAMS CULTIVATED IN KEGALLE AND RATHNAPURA DISTRICTS, SRI LANKA

Senanayaka, S.M.O.P.; Gunawardhana, K.V.T.; Dissanayake, C.A.K. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF FOOD INSECURITY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA

Senarath, S.E.M.N.Y.K.; Kodithuwakku, A.N.; Ginigaddara a, G.A.S; Navodya, H.A.H (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
EFFECTIVENESS OF SOLAR-POWERED ELECTRIC FENCING TO MITIGATE THE HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT IN GOMARANKADAWALA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT DIVISION, TRINCOMALEE

Kayalvily, S.T.; Adikari, A.M.J.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Human-elephant Conflict (HEC) is a significant issue in the Gomarankadawala Divisional Secretariat (DS) Division of Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka. The problem has intensified due to human population growth and ...
IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON RECENT RAINFALL TREND AND VARIABILITY IN SRI LANKA

Pathirana, M.S.V.; Abeysingha, N.S. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
EFFECTIVENESS OF LIQUID ORGANIC FERTILIZER PREPARED WITH RUBBER FACTORY PROCESSING EFFLUENT

Udara, W.M.P.; Liyanaarachchi, L.A.T.S.; Amarasekara, M.G.T.S. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
SUPPLEMENTATION OF MANNAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE IN BROILER DIETS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITY

Priyadarshana, B.A.U.; Nayananjalie, W.A.D.; Samarakoon, M.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Antibiotic growth promoters have been used to enhance broiler growth and immunity, but concerns about resistance, residues, and environmental impact have driven for safer alternatives. Mannan oligosaccharides (MOS), a ...
CAN Hermetia illucens (BLACK SOLDIER FLY) LARVAE INCORPORATED FEED REDUCE THE COST OF FEEDING IN SWINE AT MAHABERIYATHANNA FARM, KANDY?

Wijesinghe, R.K.D.; Kumari, M.A.A.P.; Somasiri, S.C.; Amunugama, R.W.M.K.D.N.; Palliyaguru, M.W.C.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Currently, there is a great interest in finding cost-effective feed ingredients to enhance growth performances in swine. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) (Hermetia illucens) can be used to produce protein and fat-rich ...
IMPACT OF GIRDLE MICRO-SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON THE POLLEN QUALITY OF COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L.) IN THE DRY ZONE OF SRI LANKA

Nusrath, H.F.; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Piyarathne, P.N.M.S.; Gunasekara, M.A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

High temperature and water scarcity in the dry zone of Sri Lanka reduce coconut production by affecting pollen quality, leading to reduced fruit set, size, and quality. The girdle micro-sprinkler system (GMIS), which ...
FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING RICE HUSK ASH AS A REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL FOR SOIL-BASED ROOFING SHEETS

Karunanayake, M.S.H.; Senanayake, S.M.V.P.D.; Fernando, T.N.; Fernando, A.J. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
EVALUATION OF CHICKEN MEAT FOR CONTAMINATION OF Salmonella AND Escherichia coli AMONG RETAIL MEAT OUTLETS IN ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA

Samaraweera, K.P.; Adikari, A.M.J.B.; Jinadasa, H.R.N.; Jayasumana, M.T.L.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Poultry meat has been identified as one of the major sources of food-borne bacterial infections in humans. The incidence of these bacterial infections is higher in most developing countries due to a lack of regular ...
IMPACT OF FILLER PLANTING AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)

Nisansala, K.T.N.; D.A.U.D., Devasinghe (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Intercropping with filler crops can enhance space utilization, resource efficiency, and yield stability in vegetable cultivation. In Sri Lanka, the standard okra spacing of 90 x 60 cm leaves gaps that can be used to ...
EVALUATION OF CUTTING TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMIZING ROOTING AND BRANCHING IN BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum L.) PROPAGATION

Nissanka, A.G.M.P.; Kumara, P.G.A.L.; Piyarathne, P.N.M.S.; Devasinghe, D.A.U.D (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Black pepper, known as the ‘King of spices’, is a commercially significant spice crop. Current propagation methods primarily use cuttings from top shoots or ground runners. Top shoot cuttings produce more roots and ...
CURRENT IMPLICATIONS OF USING INSECT-PROOF NETS TO CONTROL CHILI LEAF CURL COMPLEX IN DRY ZONE OF SRI LANKA

Darshana, H.G.B.P.; Mandanayake, M.A.R.A.; Sirisena, U.G.A.I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Insect-proof nets are increasingly used by farmers in the dry zone of Sri Lanka to control insect pests associated with chili cultivation including the Chili Leaf Curl Complex (CLCC). However, some farmers report that ...
DETERMINATION OF QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF SRI LANKAN BEE HONEY BASED ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Liyanage, H.L.A.C.; Thilakarathna, H.R.M.G.C.; Sirisena, U.G.A.I.; Sampath, U.W.R.; Abeyrathne, B.M.T.H; Prabashwara, V.A.T. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
DIPEPTIDE INCORPORATED HYDROGEL AS A POTENTIAL SEED COATING TO ENHANCE SEEDLING VIGOR AT MOISTURE STRESS CONDITIONS

Perera, G.D.C.; Chathurika, J.A.S.; Weerasinghe, R.L.P.; Duminda, D.M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
IMPACT OF TEMPORAL CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND LAND USE DYNAMICS ON THE INTEGRITY OF SEAGRASS BEDS IN THE NEGOMBO ESTUARY, SRI LANKA

Wickma, R.A.T.; Chathurani, S.H.U.; Jayasundara, J.M.N.M.; Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L.; Egodawatta, W.C.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

Seagrasses are marine angiosperms, thriving in brackish and shallow marine waters. This study aimed to assess the impacts of rainfall changes due to climate anomalies and anthropogenic land use changes on the distribution, ...
EFFECT OF DRIPPER DISCHARGE RATE AND SPACING ON WATER DISTRIBUTION, GROWTH, AND YIELD IN RADISH (Raphanus sativus) CULTIVATION

Bandaranayake, G.M.T.H.; Wickramatunga, C.K.; Nirmanee, K.G.S. (Faculty of Agriculture,University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF PADDY FARMERS UNDER MINOR IRRIGATION SCHEME: A CASE OF KURUNEGALA DISTRICT

Madhuwanthi, P.A.N.; Rupasena, L.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajarata, 2024-11-20)

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