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- Address : Citrus Research Station , Bibile
- E- Mail : ccrsbibile@gmail.com
- Telephone : +94 553 051718
- Fax : +94 553 051718
Citrus Research Station
Introduction
Situated on an area of about 15 acres, this center has been conducting various researches on citrus crops since ancient times. Today, citrus crops are well known. Production of high quality sweet oranges and jasmine planting material, conservation of citrus species and varieties for future needs And conducting training courses is the primary role here.
History
In the year 1958, the Department of Agriculture established a sub office belonging to the Department of Agriculture in Boralanda as Boralanda. The office has been maintained under three divisions namely Research Division, Horticulture Farm and Seed Store and since 1978 the Research Institute has been functioning as a separate institution functioning under the Horticultural Crops Research and Development Institute.
The Rahangala Agricultural Research Station is located opposite the Keppetipola Road in Boralanda and is currently operating as a sub unit under the Fruit Research and Development Institute.
Technical Division
FRUIT CROPS
Mango
Pineapple
Avacado
Banana
Watermelon
Jamanaran
Duriyan
Papaw
IN CHARGE OF THE STATION
Mr. B.P.C. Sampath
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Research) - In Charge
- +94 71 767 4378
- +94 55 305 1718
- bpcsampath@yahoo.com
OFFICERS IN THE DIVISIONS
Division
Mr. G.K.T.P. Bandara
Assistant Director of Agriculture (Research)
- +94 77 7143635
- gktpbandara@gmail.com
Contact Us
- Address : Citrus Research Station, Bibile
- Email : ccrsbibile@gmail.com
- Telephone : +94 553 051718
- Fax : +94 553 051718
- Mon to Fri - 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. (Closed on weekends and public holidays)