Telephone

+94 812 388331 / 32/ 34

Email Address

info@doa.gov.lk

Office Address

Department of Agriculture, P.O.Box. 01,
Peradeniya

Agricultural Research Station – Muthukandiya

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  • Telephone : +94 573 579223
  • Fax : +94 573 579223

Agricultural Research Station

Introduction

Launched on 14.11.1984 with the assistance of the Government of Australia for Dry Zone Crop Development.
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History of the institution

1984 Cultivation of plants such as Glyricidia, Ipil Ipil and various researches were done under the supervision of a research officer. Since the implementation of various demonstration varieties in time, since 2013, various research activities have been carried out to cultivate different types of fruits and vegetables.
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Objectives

To take steps to expand the cultivation of fruits in the area by conserving and researching the existing established tropical fruits and other fruits.

Services

Provides grafted seedlings / seedlings and shoots as required and helps in imparting technical knowledge in agriculture.

Divisions and related services

Nursery development, establishment of various fruits in the field, soil conservation, increase in the use of organic fertilizers.

(This is being done with the full support and advice of the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Research) Maduruketiya and Director Horana.)

Technical Division

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FRUIT CROPS

Mango
Pineapple
Avacado
Banana
Watermelon
Jamanaran
Duriyan
Papaw

Head of ARS

Agriculture instructor Mr. E.L Sisira Jayathilaka ellawelasisira@yahoo.com 0718183236

Mr. W.M.Wijesinghe

Agricultural Instructor


Mr.M.H.P.Landekumbura
Technical assistant
071-6358441
Mr. V.Akilan
Assistant Engineer
075-2860048
Mr. J.U.K.Wickramasiri
Technical assistant (Civil)
071-8400840
Administrative Officer
Administrative Officer
Administrative Officer
Administrative Officer

Contact Us

  • Address : Agricultural Research Station, Muthukandiya
  • Email : arsmuthukandiya@gmail.com
  • Telephone : +94 573 579223
  • Fax : +94 573 579223
  • Mon to Fri - 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. (Closed on weekends and public holidays)

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