The alignment of agricultural higher education curricula with contemporary agricultural industry trends is crucial for preparing Sri Lankan agricultural graduates to meet the evolving demands and avoid skill mismatches. ...

Welfare programs in the Sri Lankan estate sector aim to address critical community issues and enhance workers’ well-being and productivity. Despite these efforts, workers’ living conditions often remain inadequate, ...

Seed system security is a major concern that contributes to ensuring food security in Sri Lanka. Commercial seeds are often reported to have low germination rates, which may lead to suboptimal yields. This study aimed ...

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 ...

Piperine is an alkaloid that is primarily responsible for the pungency of black pepper and has gained significant attention for its potential health benefits and pharmacological properties. This study aimed to select ...

Azolla is a nitrogen-fixing freshwater fern used as a bio-fertilizer and livestock feed. Traditional cultivation with cow dung and topsoil at the pond bottom increases cow dung mixing with the azolla harvest, reducing ...

The Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka has developed seven improved coconut cultivars with enhanced yield, quality, and adaptability. However, further comparative evaluation is required to assess the key fruit ...