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Regional Agriculture Research and Development Centre (RARDC), Kilinochchi

  • Telephone : +94 212 285406
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REGIONAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

KILINOCHCHI

The Regional Agriculture Research and Development Centre, Kilinochchi was established in early 1980’s and its mandate is to include its satellite stations located at Vavuniya, Thirunelvely and Mullaitivu (re-establishing) and to conduct agricultural research and development activities especially on other field crops which are economically important for the Northern region, to cater to the needs of farmers in that region.

RARDC, Kilinochchi is affiliated to the FCRDI, Mahalluppallama. Due to the shortage of Research Officers, there was not possible to carry out ultimate research and development activities at Kilinochchi. However, multi disciplinary research and development activities have conducted at Regional Agriculture Research and Development Centre, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya and Thirunelvely.

RARDC-KL Front
Organogram
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DIVISIONS
RELEASED
Technology
TECHNOLOGY
PUBLICATIONS

OBJECTIVES

 Mission

Planning and implementing research on Agriculture crops based on the farmer needs to develop technical packages for solving demands of Northern Regional farmers and to increase production and quality of Agricultural producers to attend self sufficiency and commercial purpose.

Vision

Achieve excellence in research and development on other field crops (OFC) and horticulture crops in the northern region.

Major Focus for Research

  • Intensive Farming
  • Commercial Ventures
  • Organic Agriculture
  • Soil and Water Conservation
  • Fruits and Vegetable

 

RESEARCH UNITS

There are seven (7) Research units that come under the heading of  Regional Agriculture Research and Development Centre – Kilinochchi,

  1. Plant Breeding: Developing new plant varieties suitable for dry and intermediate zones of Srilanka. Changing the traits of plants in order to produce desired characteristics. 
  2. Plant Pathology: Evaluation of disease samples collected from research and farmers’ fields. Detect the causal organism and suggest the possible solution to control the disease. Evaluation and efficacy of bio-control agents for pathogens.
  3. Plant Entomology: Management of insect pests of field, fruit, and OFCs. Deliver effective solutions using integrated pest management strategies.
  4. Breeder Seed Production 
  5. Soil and Agronomy 
  6. Organic Agriculture
  7. Sales Unit

ACTIVITIES

Major research related activities of RARDC are as follows,

  1. Development and release of new plant varieties which suitable for dry and intermediate zones.
  2. Development of High yielding locally preferred  and field tolerant crops to major fungal diseases.
  3. Collect and analyze soil and water samples and generating reports with recommendations.
  4. Organic control methods for pest and other insects.

The Modality for Service Provision

  1. Basic and Applied Research
  2. Participatory Approach
  3. Research and Extension Dialogue
  4. Farmer Field Visits
  5. Plant Clinical Service
  6. Soil Testing Service
  7. Farmers and Students Training

MAIN UNITS

PLANT PATHOLOGY

RESEARCH UNIT

Achieve excellence in Plant Pathology Research and Development on other Field crops and Horticulture crops in Northern Region.

SOIL & WATER MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH UNIT

Achieve excellence in Soil and Water Management Research and Development on other Field crops and Horticulture crops in Northern Region.

PEST MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH UNIT

Achieve excellence in Entomology Research and Development on other Field crops and Horticulture crops in Northern Region.

AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT

Achieve excellence in Providing Agricultural Technology to Improve Land and Economy on other Field crops and Horticulture crops in Northern Region.

FIELD CROPS

Red Onion
Chilli
Groundnut
Cowpea
Fingermillets
Black Gram
Green Gram
Maize
Sesame
Soya Beans
HEAD - REGIONAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE , KILINOCHCHI
Mr.S.Sivaneson
Mr.Somasundaram Sivaneson

Additional Director of Agriculture (Research)
Regional Agriculture Research and Development Centre
Kilinochchi

Contact Us

  • RARDC, A9 Road, Iranaimadu Junction, Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka
  • rardcnr@yahoo.com
  • Telephone : +94 212 285406
  • Fax : +94 212 285406
  • Mon to Fri - 8.30am to 4.15pm (Closed on weekends and public holidays)

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