NAICC – AGRO TECHNOLOGY PARK – BATA ATA

National Agriculture Information and Communication Centre

NAICC Sub Units

Chamal Rajapaksha Agro Technology and Tourism Park, Bataatha

Agrotechnology Park in Bataatha was established in 2008 located to southern province, Sri Lanka. It is the second Agrotechnology Park in Sri Lanka achieving the green park concept. According to the idea of former agriculture minister Mr. Chamal Rajapaksha and former director general of agriculture Dr. Rohan Wijekoon, this park was established to giving benefits to farmers.

Agrotechnology Park include different agricultural crops with high crop diversification spread around 50 acers which go beyond the dry zone limitation. The first agrarian monument in the world is located at the entrance of the park formed two clasped hands which is symbolized the bond between traditional farmer and agriculture. 

Mission

Traditional farming methods and knowledge of new technologies for economical productivity and uplift sustainable agriculture through giving experience of agriculture farm.

NAICC Sub Units

Chamal Rajapaksha Agro Technology and Tourism Park, Bataatha

Bataatha Chamal Rajapaksha Agro Technology and Tourism Park is situated near the Kataragama main road in the village of Bataatha in the Ambalantota Divisional Secretariat Division at Hambantota District.

Mission Knowledge of traditional farming methods and new technologies for economic productivity and agriculture farm to provide sustainable agricultural development through hands-on experience.

Agrotechnology Park in Bataatha was established in 2008 located to southern province, Sri Lanka. It is the second Agrotechnology Park in Sri Lanka achieving the green park concept. According to the idea of former agriculture minister Mr. Chamal Rajapaksha and former director general of agriculture Dr. Rohan Wijekoon, this park was established to giving benefits to farmers.

Agrotechnology Park include different agricultural crops with high crop diversification spread around 50 acers which go beyond the dry zone limitation. The first agrarian monument in the world is located at the entrance of the park formed two clasped hands which is symbolized the bond between traditional farmer and agriculture.

Mission

Knowledge of traditional farming methods and new technologies for economic productivity and agriculture farm to provide sustainable agricultural development through hands-on experience.

History

Inaugurated in 2006 on a concept of the then Minister of Agriculture, Chamal Rajapaksa and Director General of Agriculture Rohan Wijekoon and it was opened to the public in 2008. The 50 acre Bataatha Agricultural Technology Park is known as the second Agro Technology Park in Sri Lanka besides the Gannoruwa Agro Technology Park.

On the front entrance of the park is a charming pair of hands and a monument designed for the farmers. It symbolizes the relationship between agriculture and famers.

It belongs to the National Agricultural Information and Communication center  of the Department of Agriculture.

Objectives

  1. To provide farmers with live crop demonstration knowledge on varieties and cultivation techniques recommended by the Department of Agriculture.
  2. Demonstration of traditional and new technologies.
  3. Promotion of agro tourism for local and foreign tourists.
  4. Establishment of agricultural information and counseling center for farmers, school children and general public.
  5. Creating direct employment (Agricultural Consultant, Labor) and casual employment (Self-employment in local food sales).
  6. Guidance for agri-entrepreneurship development.

Services

  1. Providing agro-technical knowledge to school children, students studying in higher education and farmer groups through crop demonstrations and practical examples.
  2. Modeling of new crop varieties recommended by the Department of Agriculture.
  3. Provide practical training opportunities for students pursuing higher education in agriculture.
  4. Providing opportunities for tourists (local and foreign) to enjoy entertainment as well as the inspiration of natural beauty.
  5. Provision of high quality local food at affordable prices to the tourists.
  6. Provision of farm produce at affordable prices.
  7. Providing background for wedding photographs.

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Head of the Chamal Rajapaksha Agro Technology and Tourism Park, Bataatha

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Mr. K.R.W. Keerthi

Assistant Director Of Agriculture

Mr. K.R.W. Keerthi

Assistant Director Of Agriculture

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Head of the Agro Technology Park, Bataatha
Mr. K.R.W. Keerthi

Assistant Director of Agriculture

T.D. Wickramasooriya
Development Officer
R.M. Niluka Sandamali
Development officer
A.L.A. Harshani
Chief Public Management Officer
S.B. Thilini Poshika
Public Management Officer
H.W. Sahabandhu
Farm Clerk
H.A. Thilakarathna
Farm Manager
K.A.N.M. Kasthuriarachchi
Assistant Farm Manager
R.M.S.N. Rathnayake
Assistant Farm Manager
N.K. Kumanayake
Agriculture Instructor
H.G.N.S. Rathnapriya
Agriculture instructor
H.P.C. Yuresha
Agriculture instructor
K.T.M. Rangana
Technical Assistant
R.G. Nadeesha Sandamali
Technical Assistant
R. Garshana Priyashantha
Technical Assistant
A.U. Wijesekera
Technical Assistant
D.W. Umali Narmada
Technical Assistant
K.M.G. Chathurika Wijesinghe
Technical Assistant
W.T.B. Madusanka
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
K.G.P. Premaratne
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
D.S. Pathiraja
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
H.D.K. Gunasekara
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
L.B.C.W. Jayasinghe
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
H.W.G.M. Herath
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
H.W.S.K. Herath
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
T.D. Wickramasooriya
Development Officer
R.M. Niluka Sandamali
Development officer
A.L.A. Harshani
Chief Public Management Officer
S.B. Thilini Poshika
Public Management Officer
H.W. Sahabandhu
Farm Clerk
H.A. Thilakarathna
Farm Manager
K.A.N.M. Kasthuriarachchi
Assistant Farm Manager
R.M.S.N. Rathnayake
Assistant Farm Manager
N.K. Kumanayake
Agriculture Instructor
H.G.N.S. Rathnapriya
Agriculture instructor
H.P.C. Yuresha
Agriculture instructor
K.T.M. Rangana
Technical Assistant
R.G. Nadeesha Sandamali
Technical Assistant
R. Garshana Priyashantha
Technical Assistant
A.U. Wijesekera
Technical Assistant
D.W. Umali Narmada
Technical Assistant
K.M.G. Chathurika Wijesinghe
Technical Assistant
W.T.B. Madusanka
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
K.G.P. Premaratne
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
D.S. Pathiraja
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
H.D.K. Gunasekara
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
L.B.C.W. Jayasinghe
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
H.W.G.M. Herath
Agriculture Extension Service Officer
H.W.S.K. Herath
Agriculture Extension Service Officer

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