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Training on “Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ” -2025 [24.09.2025]
Training on “Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ” -2025 [24.09.2025]
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture organized a training on “Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ” with the sponsorship of JICA PRECIDA – UOJ, on Wednesday 24th October, 2025, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture and JICA Research and Training Centre, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi from 8.30 am - 4.05 pm. The prime aim of this open house training is to
• Motivating students to choose higher education in agricultural
• Show case the advanced research facilities available at the faculty of Agriculture particularly resources available in the high tec laboratory of the JICA Research and Training Complex of the FOA, UOJ. Around 233 students and 19 teachers from the from the Kilinochchi, and Mullaitivu district were participated and benefitted.
The workshop started with the brief address on the objective and anticipated outcome of Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ delivered by the outreach committee chair and Dean of of the faculty of Agriculture Prof. K. Pakeerathan at 8.30 am. Then Ms. Takayama Misao delivered a brief talk on “Importance of Agriculture: Agriculture in SL and Japan; About JICA (Agricultural sector policy and project) (introduction by photos) and Research work of the students @ JICA building. Then the participants were divided in six groups containing an average of 25-30 members. Each group were trained at six laboratories distributed among the five departments such as Department of Agronomy, Agricultural Biology, Animal Science, Soil Science Laboratory and Food Science Laboratories of the Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Agricultural Engineering as mentioned in the below schedule.
wORKSHOP ON Organic Fertilizer Production: Composting and Vermicomposting [23.08.2025]
wORKSHOP ON Organic Fertilizer Production: Composting and Vermicomposting [23.08.2025]
A one-day workshop on “Organic Fertilizer Production: Composting and Vermicomposting” was successfully conducted on August 23, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Auditorium, Home Garden and Farm Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi. The workshop was conducted in Tamil and jointly organized by the Jaffna Science Association: Section B (2025) (JSA-B) and the Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture, with financial sponsorship from Kaveri Kalamantram (KKM).
A total of 66 individuals participated in the workshop, representing all five districts of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Among them, 55 were farmers and agri-entrepreneurs, including leprosy-affected beneficiaries.
The technical sessions and practical demonstrations were led by experienced academics and practitioners from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna. The program began with a welcome address by Dr. N. Thiruchelvam, JSA-Section B Chairperson. Prof. N. Gnanavelrajah, Senior Professor in the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, delivered a comprehensive lecture on “Techniques for Quality Compost Production and Sri Lanka Standards”. This was followed by an experience-sharing session on market opportunities and challenges by Mr. Kanesnathan Thushanthan, Director of Dream Garden & Agro Services Pvt. Ltd. Prof. G. Mikunthan, Senior Professor in the Department of Agricultural Biology, presented on “Techniques in Vermicomposting”. After lunch, Dr. A. Shayanthan, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, delivered a talk on “Modern Composting Technologies and the Use of Biofertilizers”.
Harvesting Day 23. 07. 2025: Brinjal Cultivation under SMART Irrigation Technology
Harvesting Day 23. 07. 2025: Brinjal Cultivation under SMART Irrigation Technology
Project Progress
eObjective: to encourage farmers to adopt SMART farming practices resulting in significantly improved farm income and alleviation of poverty.
Venue: Selected farmer fields at Thiruvaiyaru, Killinochchi, Sri Lanka
Project Cost: USD 50,000 over the five years
Financial support: Mr.Ponnampalam sooriyakumar (USA) through Rotary Club Kilinochchi
Technical guidance : Outreach committee, Faculty of Agriculture ,UOJ
Project Incharge : Professor.K.Pakeerathan, Dr.S.J.Arasaksary, and Prof.N.Kannan
Field Research assistant: Mr.P.Ratheepan , Graduate, FOA,UOJ.
Research Intern: Mr.Nirojan, Final year student, FOA,UOJ.
Project Period: Project duration would be five years from May 2025 to May 2030
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PROGRESS
Harvesting Ceremony on 23.07.2025
First harvest ceremony was held on 23.07.2025 at beneficiary farmer Mr.M.Manoharan's field at thiruvaiyaru, Kilinochchi at 9.00 am. Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Outreach committee members, JICA_PRECIDA experts, Assistant director research, Department of Agriculture , beneficiary farmers, farming community members, students of faculty of Agriculture, community members participated and celebrated the event very successfully. The entire program was coordinated by Dr.S.J.Arasakesary, Project Incharge.
Workshop on SMART Agriculture-2025
Workshop on SMART Agriculture-2025
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture organized an workshop on SMART Agriculture with the sponsorship of JICA PRECIDA – UOJ, in collaboration with Sri Lanka and Commercial Bank PLC on June 27, 2025, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ariviyal Nagar; Farm units and Kilinochchi from 8.30 am – 4.15 pm. Around 100 Agriculture instructors of Northern Sri Lanka (50), commercial Bank beneficiary farmers (25) and youths from Kilinochchi, Mannar and Mullaitivu (25) were participated.
In this training automated Hi-Tech indoor farming, farm machineries, Drone technology were demonstrated at the Farm units of Faculty of Agriculture, outreach committee implementing SMART irritated farmer fields and commercial Bank, inthiagroup and faculty of Agriculture jointly implemented modernized paddy fields at Kilinochchi districts .......
"Mission towards Agriculture and youth empowerment"
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Front-line cluster farming demonstration on precision agriculture in Kilinochchi district
Front-line cluster farming demonstration on precision agriculture in Kilinochchi district
Objective: to encourage farmers to adopt SMART farming practices resulting in significantly improved farm income and alleviation of poverty.
Venue: Selected farmer fields at Thiruvaiyaru, Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka
Project Cost: USD 50,000 over the five years
Financial support: Mr.Ponnampalam sooriyakumar (USA) through Rotary Club Kilinochchi
Technical guidance : Outreach committee, Faculty of Agriculture ,UOJ
Project Incharge : Professor.K.Pakeerathan, Dr.S.J.Arasaksary, and Prof.N.Kannan
Field Research assistant: Mr.P.Ratheepan , Graduate student, FOA,UOJ.
Research Intern: Final year student, FOA,UOJ.
Project Period: Project duration would be five years from May 2025 to May 2030
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PROGRESS
A stakeholder meeting:
A stakeholder meeting was held on 11th of April in which the beneficiaries, agriculture instructors and the university project team and the proposed supplier also participated.
Trainings and Setting up the project fields:
A training class was conducted for the beneficiaries by the experts and the sponsor one of the sponsors was also present. Four farmers were selected based on the success of the previous project and a new farmer was come forward to participate in this project. Cocopeat, vermicompost, nursery trays, seeds, fungicide and the starter fertilizer were distribute to the individual beneficiaries and a demonstration was conducted on the establishment of seedlings using hybrid seeds. Field visit was also made to confirm the real situation of the fields and all necessary data were recorded for further progress. A second study is also in progress to generate grafted seedlings of brinjal hybrid using as Sion for the resistant rootstock for Bacterial wilt. Seedlings resistant entry was developed at project site.
A second field was made by the lead scientist and the sponsor to asses the seedling stages and field preparations. quotation work is in progress for the purchase of automation appliances and the distribution and the installation will be done soon.
A research assistant was recruited and intern will be appointed soon
Hands-on Training on Dairy Products Development – Livestock Farmers Kilinochchi District: Department of Animal Science
Hands-on Training on Dairy Products Development – Livestock Farmers Kilinochchi District: Department of Animal Science
As per the request of the Deputy Director, Department of Animal Production and Health, Kilinochchi District, and the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, the Department of Animal Science conducted a hands-on training session on dairy product development. The workshop aimed to enhance the skills of community-based organizations in developing dairy products, viz. Yoghurt and paneer, at the household and small-scale level. Approximately 20 participants from various community-based organizations attended and benefited from the training session. The participants gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in dairy product development techniques such as Yoghurt and Paneer. The training successfully equipped them with the essential skills to process and develop dairy-based products at the household level, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the local dairy industry.
Date: 02.04.2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Regional Training Center, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi (Theory Session) & Dairy Processing Unit (JICA), Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture (Practical Session)
Objective
The primary objective of this workshop was to provide hands-on training in dairy product development, viz. Yoghurt and Paneer, enabling participants to utilize dairy processing techniques effectively to value-add the milk as a result to increase their income generation and uplift living standards within their communities.
Resource Persons: Professor (Miss) J. Sinniah, Professor in Animal Science, Department of Animal Science
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Workshop on Tissue Culture: Department of agricultural biology
Workshop on Tissue Culture: Department of agricultural biology
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture and Department of Agricultural Biology jointly conducted a workshop on tissue culture on 05.03.2025 from 9.00am-12.00noon. The workshop which was targeted the stakeholders in agriculture development on Tissue Culture, designed to disseminate knowledge and expand awareness of tissue culture applications beyond the immediate participants. The workshop provided a platform for discussion, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, ensuring the long-term impact of the training program. .A short seminar
Achievements and Output of the Training:
Participants gained hands-on experience in stock solution preparation, media preparation, aseptic operations, explant selection and explant inoculation. Prof. Kohara provided valuable insights on laboratory management and a considerable development has been achieved at Tissue culture laboratory. Relevant aspects in tissue culture techniques were imparted to the trainees.. Steps were trigereed to continue the fruitful research for the development seedless Indian blackberry, Banana and curry leaves. Research students received expert feedback to refine their methodologies. Academic staff and students benefited from lectures and discussions on tissue culture practices.
AGRI-TECH-2025
AGRI-TECH-2025
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture organized an Academia-Public-Private Discussion Forum on “Problem Solving in Agriculture Sector: Agri-Tec-2025” with the sponsorship of JICA PRECIDA – UOJ, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF), Agri Task Force [ATF], AAFA-UJ and Student's Union Faculty of Agriculture was on February 21, 2025, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi from 8.30 am – 6.00 pm. The prime aim of this discussion forum was to make connections between stakeholders from various public-private sectors and academia of FOA, identify the industries and farmers’ problems in the field of agriculture, provide the best solution for agro-entrepreneurs and agro-based industries, and facilitate students to conceive the research ideas to carryout researches. Around 280 members including the academia of FOA, JICA-PRECIDA experts, members from the Department of Agriculture, agro-entrepreneurs, farmers and final year undergraduate students of FOA were participated in the Agri-Tech-2024. More than seven agro-based industries and SMEs showcased their products and developed technologies to the participants.
More details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13LBmynQXE2gXEXTcOdz2ifQjJ9ANxshp/view?usp=drive_link
Stakeholder Discussion on “Promoting Climate Resilient Crops and Livestock Production”
Stakeholder Discussion on “Promoting Climate Resilient Crops and Livestock Production”
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture in collaboration with Kavery Kala Manram organized a Stakeholder Discussion on " problem tree analysis to promote climate resilient crops and Livestock” with the sponsorship of Kavery Kala Manram, on Monday 20th of January, 2025, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture from 8.30 am - 4.15 pm. The prime aims of this stakeholder discussion forum are
● To understand the climate impacts on crops and livestock
● To identify the key crops and livestock, need attention to promote from the climate change impact on food security of smallholder farmers
● Identify the strategies to strengthen the applicable best practices to promote small holder farmers
Around 130 participants from variety of disciplines such as Academics faculty of Agriculture, Deputy Provincial director of Agriculture extension, Deputy director and assistant directors research Kilinochchi, District directors of Agriculture Extension (Kilinochchi, Mannar, Jaffna and Mullaitivu), international experts, world vision Lanka staffs, Farmers, Staffs Kavery Kala Manram, etc.were participated and benefitted.
Training on “Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ”
Training on “Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ”
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture organized a training on “Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ” with the sponsorship of JICA PRECIDA – UOJ, on Wednesday 30, October 2024, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture and JICA Research and Training Centre, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi from 8.30 am - 3.15 pm. The prime aim of this open house training is to create interests to higher education in agricultural science among the students who are studying Advanced Level Education in Biology and Biosystem Technology stream, and motivate the students to choose faculty of Agriculture, university of Jaffna for their bachelor degree program, and transfer the resources available in the high tec laboratory of the JICA Research and Training Complex of the FOA, UOJ. Around 170 students, teachers from the from the Kilinochchi, Mannar and Mullaitivu district were participated and benefitted.
The workshop started with the brief address on the objective and anticipated outcome of Open House: Experience of Agricultural Higher Education, UoJ delivered by the outreach committee chair and Dean of of the faculty of Agriculture Prof. K. Pakeerathan at 8.30 am. Then the participants were divided in six groups containing an average of 25-30 members. Each group were trained at six laboratories distributed among the five departments such as Department of Agronomy, Agricultural Biology, Animal Science, Soil Science Laboratory and Food Science Laboratories of the Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Agricultural Engineering as mentioned in the below schedule.
Sole Sponsors: JICA-PRECIDA
stakeholder meeting for Agri Modernization Village Project on Paddy Cultivation in Malayazapuram Village KN09, irrigated under Puthu-Iyan-Kulam
stakeholder meeting for Agri Modernization Village Project on Paddy Cultivation in Malayazapuram Village KN09, irrigated under Puthu-Iyan-Kulam
“Agri Modernization Village” Project's stakeholder meeting was held on 30th of August 2024 Friday at 10.00am in the IT unit of the faculty of Agriculture, Ariviyal Nagar. Higher level stakeholder authorities such as GA Kilinochchi, Senior Manager and his team commercial bank, Directors and Deputy Directors of agrarian service department, agriculture research, extension, irrigation, CSIAP members, agro technical input supplying partners, heads of departments, outreach committee members, JICA-PRECIDA project members and farmer organization members were participated.
Summary
The Outreach Committee (OC) of the Faculty of Agriculture, the Commercial Bank, Sri Lanka and other technology supplying local private partners are planning to jointly implement the “Agri Modernization Village” project in Malayazapuram Village KN09 [மலையாள புரம்], irrigated under Puthu-Iyan-Kulam [புது ஐயன் குளம்] by introducing advanced agricultural technologies and methods since mid-early October 2024 for three to five years, focusing on paddy cultivation. This initiative is designed with the objectives to enhance crop yields, reduce labor requirements, resource conservation, minimize environmental pollution and promote sustainable farming practices with the overall aim of enhancing economic status of the people of the project implementing a village consisting of 1500 families.
Key components of the project include:
1. Optimizing the yield of recommended High-Yielding Paddy Varieties
2. Machine based Paddy Transplanting Methods
3. Drone technology on fertilizer & pesticide application
4. Sensor based optimized fertilizer & pesticide application
5. Implementing Modern Irrigation techniques and water management strategies
6. Training and Capacity Building of targeted farmers
7. Soil Health Management
8. Harvesting and Post harvest solutions
Technical consultancy and implementing activities will be monitored and carried out by the leadership of faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna.
Sole Sponsors: Commercial Bank, Sri Lanka
Frontline demonstration of micro irrigation system and its efficiencies in Brinjal cultivation pilot study report SUBMISSION
Frontline demonstration of micro irrigation system and its efficiencies in Brinjal cultivation pilot study report SUBMISSION
The final report of the Frontline demonstration on Drip irrigation system for Brinjal cultivation in selected farmer fields at Thiruvaiyaru ,Killinochi: A pilot study has submitted to the GA Kilinochchi on 11.11.2024 after a discussion at the boardroom of the faculty of Agriculture.
Frontline demonstration of micro irrigation system and its efficiencies in Brinjal cultivation
Frontline demonstration of micro irrigation system and its efficiencies in Brinjal cultivation
Objective: to encourage farmer to adopt climate friendly sustainable farming practices resulting in significantly improved farm income and alleviation of poverty.
Venue: Selected farmer fields at Thiruvaiyaru, Killinochchi, Sri Lanka
Project Cost Financial support: Rs 2,509,337.00
Financial support: Mr.Ponnampalam sooriyakumar (USA) through Rotary Club Kilinochchi
Technical guidance : Outreach committee, Faculty of Agriculture ,UOJ
Project Incharge : Dr.S.J.Arasaksary, Member outreach committee
Field assistant cum Intern: Mr.P.Rathhepan , Final year student, FOA,UOJ.
Period: Project duration would be 10 to 15 months from March 2024
Harvesting Ceremony on 24.07.2024
In order to disseminate our success in micro irrigation intervention the 2nd field day was organized on 24th of July, 2024 at Farmer Field at Thiruvaiyaaru. It was a successful field day on micro irrigation for brinjal cultivation in the Killinochi District of Sri Lanka, drawing significant attention from local farmers, agricultural experts, and community leaders. The dignitaries Professor.S. Vasantharuba (Dean Faculty of Agriculture), Chief Secretary, Northern province Mr. I. Elangovan; Kilinochchi District secretary Mr.S.Muraleetharan, Director of agriculture Mrs.S.Senthilkumaran, Director Irrigation Eng.S.Ssuthakaran, Additional director research Mr.S.sivaneson and a well-wisher Eng.Sooryasegaran graced the occasion. Farmers, academics, students of the faculty of Agriculture, school students, Agriculture related companies and participants from various strata were participated. The first technical leaflet related to micro-irrigation of the OC was released
Harvesting Ceremony on 03.07.2024
First harvest ceremony was held on 03.07.2024 at one of the demonstration plots on micro-irrigation system for brinjal cultivation at thiruvaiyaru, Kilinochchi at 9.00 am. Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Outreach committee members, JICA_PRECIDA experts, beneficiary farmers, farming community members, students of faculty of Agriculture, community members participated and celebrated the event very successfully. The entire program was coordinated by Dr.S.J.Arasakesary, Project Incharge.
Modern Approaches in Agriculture: “walking and learning session”
Modern Approaches in Agriculture: “walking and learning session”
Twenty beneficiary commercial farmers of Offer Ceylon and UNDP project’s from Mullaitivu District were visited to farm unit of the faculty of agriculture on 27th of June 2024 at 9.00am-11.00am to learn hands-on experience and insights into innovative farming practices that could be implemented in their own farms to enhance productivity, sustainability, and efficiency. Outreach committee of the faculty of Agriculture organized the field demonstration of “walking and learning session”. During the visit farmers were taught on how does the state-of-the-art net house facilities are being used for research and demonstration and showcasing of various crops grown under controlled conditions. Further beneficiary farmers learned the modernized controlled irrigation and nutrient management techniques reduce water and fertilizer wastage; biogas production technology and how organic waste are being converted into renewable energy by effective disposal of organic waste, minimizing environmental pollution; Cost Savings: Reduction in electricity and fuel costs for the institution. At the exit point discussion on Implementation Challenges, Investment Costs to Initial setup and maintenance of modernized farm and need of the technical skills for the proper operation and maintenance were included.
Successful Commercial Groundnut cultivation
Successful Commercial Groundnut cultivation
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture and SLCDF / OISD / PALMERA Jointly organized a Workshop on "Successful Commercial Groundnut Cultivation" on May 29th, 2024, at the IT Unit of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna from 9.00 am – 1.30 pm. The prime aim of this workshop was to provide agronomic aspects, pest and disease management, postharvest technology and seed certification for the commercial groundnut producers under the funding of OISD / PALMERA of SLCDF. Around 35 commercial groundnut seed producers and field officers of OISD / PALMERA of SLCDF were participated.
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Kilinochchi Sivapatha School Visit for learning
Kilinochchi Sivapatha School Visit for learning
130 Grade 10 and 11 school students and 4 Teachers of Kilinochchi Sivapatha school visited on 08.04.2024 to the crop, Animal and Home garden of the faculty of Agriculture, Ariviyal Nagar for a half a day to learn the modern agricultural practices suitable for the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka to motivate the young generation towards Agriculture. The Outreach chairperson Prof.K.Pakeerathan and the farm manager Mr.S.Sritharan taught the new methods and techniques
FIELD DAY ORGANIZED BY FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AT INTEGRATED FARM & TRAINING CENTRE, PARASANKULAM, PULIYANKULAM
FIELD DAY ORGANIZED BY FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AT INTEGRATED FARM & TRAINING CENTRE, PARASANKULAM, PULIYANKULAM
Field day organized by Faculty of Agriculture at Integrated Farm & Training Centre, Parasankulam, Puliyankulam on 05th of February 2024. around 90-100 participants including, Chief guest Prof. S.Srisatkunarajah (Vice Chancellor, University of Jaffna);, Prof.S.Vasantharuba (Dean, Faculty of Agriculture);, Prof.Mrs. S.Sivachandran (Professor in Agronomy and Dean, Faculty of Technology);, Heads and staff from faculty of Agriculture, Deputy Registrar, General Administration, Kilinochchi Premises;, University of Jaffna;, Deputy Director of Agriculture (seeds and Planting materials)-Vavuniya;, Additional Director of Agriculture (Regional Research Centre – Kilinochchi);, Development Officer, Agrarian Service Centre, Kanagarayankulam;, Members from farmers Organizations, Farmers, Staff and Students from Faculty of Agriculture; and farm staff participated in this event.
AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICEs
AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICEs
Outreach Committee (OC) of the Faculty of Agriculture in collaboration with the Agriculture Sector Skills Council (ASSC) (Ministry of Education) and its implementing partner DevoPro Guarantee Limited has organized a “Awareness Workshop on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Sri Lanka” and it was held at Faculty auditorium , Faulty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Ariviyal Nagar, Killinochchi on on 24.01.2024 (Wednesday).
More Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17s4PiDEkRAdOzlojo-ItsZuO2oLctwoC/view?usp=drive_link
EMPOWERING KILINOCHCHI AGRICULTURE: workshop on problem tree Analysis
EMPOWERING KILINOCHCHI AGRICULTURE: workshop on problem tree Analysis
The "Empowering Kilinochchi Agriculture" project is a holistic endeavor initiated by The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, and the Rotary Club of Kilinochchi District. The project's primary aim is to elevate the productivity and income of farmers in the Kilinochchi district of Sri Lanka, thereby enhancing the development of the region's agricultural sector.
To ensure the sustainability and inclusivity of this initiative, a workshop titled "Problem Tree Analysis to Uplift Grain Production, Marketing, and Value Addition in Kilinochchi district" was jointly organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, and the Rotary Club of Kilinochchi on October 17, 2023 at Auditorium, Faulty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna. This workshop included participation from key stakeholders involved in the district's agriculture sector, such as officials from Department of Agriculture, Department of Animal Production and Health, Irrigation Department, Professionals from Non-Governmental Organizations, Officials from Specific Agriculture Projects such as Agriculture Systems Modernization Project and Academic Professionals from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna
More Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E32o2FPkWwmxV6xs7PgpaOrRPMXX7_TA/view?usp=drive_link
“Entrepreneurial School Garden” at Mallavi Central College, Mullaitivu
“Entrepreneurial School Garden” at Mallavi Central College, Mullaitivu
The Northern Provincial Council organized an exhibition on “Entrepreneurial School Garden” at Mallavi Central College, Mullaitivu with the coordination of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The exhibition aimed to promote the concept of school gardens with modernized agricultural practices, technology, awareness on food based dietary pattern and consumption of millets food, preparation of digital platform for school garden and other subjects based on agriculture promotion among school children as well as youth farmers. The event was held on 10th and 11th of October 2023 at the school premises and was open to the school students all over the Northern Province. Faculty of Agriculture also participated in the exhibition. Departments of Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Chemistry and Agricultural Engineering contributed to the exhibition by showcasing their exhibits and demonstrations to the audience with the financial assistance of University of Jaffna. They provided valuable insights into the benefits of home gardening and how it can be used to promote sustainable living. Minister of Education Dr.Susil Premajayantha graced the event as the chief guest. The event was well-attended by students, teachers, and members of various agriculture sectors.
The Outreach committee has arranged the transport service to carry the exhibits of all departments to the exhibition venue at Mallavi Central College on the day before exhibition (09.10.2023). Further, transportation arrangements were made by the outreach committee to ensure that the staff could easily access the venue. The outreach committee really thankful to all who contributed immensely in several ways to succeed this community engagement activity
MOre Details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Vk2aMC4KtApBldo6xGuZoDSAiIZYI7k/view?usp=drive_link
AGRI-TECH-2024
AGRI-TECH-2024
The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture organized an Academia-Public-Private Discussion Forum on “Problem Solving in Agriculture Sector: Agri-Tec-2024” with the sponsorship of JICA PRECIDA – UOJ, World Vision and Agro Ceylon Fertilizer International (PVT) Limited on February 28, 2024, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi from 8.30 am – 4.00 pm. The prime aim of this discussion forum was to make connections between stakeholders from various public-private sectors and academia of FOA, identify the industries and farmers’ problems in the field of agriculture, provide the best solution for agro-entrepreneurs and agro-based industries, and facilitate students to conceive the research ideas to carryout researches. Around 230 members including the academia of FOA, JICA experts, members from the Department of Agriculture, agro-entrepreneurs, farmers and final year undergraduate students of FOA were participated in the Agri-Tech-2024.
More details: https://www.agri.jfn.ac.lk/?p=6654
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BqRD6jcFh5lK_TxcSnvBe-RkNE9aBB2J/view?usp=drive_link
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