Our country heavily relies on importing milk and milk products, which account for 58% of national consumption, to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Consequently, there is an urgent need to increase local milk ...

Ice cream, a popular frozen dairy dessert, now includes dry premixes for convenience. However, current versions often lack optimal taste, texture, and stability. There is a need for an improved soft-serve dry premix ...

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, ...

Finding alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) has been a challenge for the broiler industry due to increasing restrictions on their use. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of three inclusion levels ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Background: Ficus hispida L. f. (Hairy Fig), is a widely used herb in traditional medicine in Sri Lanka and is reported to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antinociceptive, antineoplastic, and antidiabetic activities. ...

Generic papaya is a tropical plant abundant in Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it has been used therapeutically as it is a good source of polyphenols, carotenoids and an excellent source of vitamins that are powerful antioxidants. ...

Garcinia quaesita is an endemic plant to Sri Lanka, has garnered attention from traditional medicine practitioners and researchers due to its diverse medicinal properties. G. quaesita have been traditionally used to treat ...