This study addresses the limited research on district-level paddy price fluctuations in Ampara, a key rice-producing region in Sri Lanka, which has been overlooked in favor of national-level analyses. It aims to analyze ...

Post-harvest losses in Sri Lanka significantly impact food security and agricultural productivity among vegetable crops, fruit crops, diversified crops and overall crop harvest. The study was aimed to search for awareness ...

Amid increasing globalization and its implications for public health and trade, food safety has emerged as a critical concern. In Sri Lanka, agriculture remains a cornerstone of the national economy, necessitating ...

Underutilized fruits offer significant nutritional and economic value, but remain marginalised in mainstream food systems. As future advocates in the agricultural sector, agricultural undergraduates must develop a ...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important staple food crops. The usage of chemical fertilizers supplies essential nutrients, increases the growth and yield of rice.It causes several health hazards. The study ...

Coconut is a vital agricultural commodity in Sri Lanka and tropical economies, sustaining global agricultural stability and the livelihoods of millions. However, it is highly susceptible to climate change since its ...

The root system of a plant is more exposed to and affected by soil salinity, and it requires adaptations to withstand soil salinity. The salinity effect on root characteristics determines the resistance to salinity. ...

The next step in agriculture is precision agriculture, which relies on digital technologies and big data. For effective outcomes, users and operators mustn't be affected by digital addiction. In Sri Lanka, after the ...

This study evaluated the effects of high-protein formulated diets on the early growth and survival of Cirrhinus mrigala (Mrigal) larvae under hatchery conditions at the Iranamadu Aquaculture Development Centre, ...

Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) belongs to the Poaceae family, is a widely cultivated cereal crop worldwide. However, increasing soil salinity has led to significant yield losses in wheat. Amino acid (AA)-rich ...