Agricultural Research Station - Seetha Eliya

Agricultural Research Station, Seetha Eliya comes under the purview of Horticultural Crop Research and Development Institute, Gannoruwa. Potatoes and temperate vegetables are the commodity research focus of this station. Plant breeding programmes of the station include potato and carrot breeding programmes for up country wet and intermediate zones. Enhancement of crop productivity is done through development of improved agronomic packages, use of good agricultural practices for the management of pest, disease and nutrients.  The centre is responsible in conducting national programs to uplift quality and amount of seed potato by providing in-vitro potato plants, rooted stem cutting plants and potato mini-tubers for pre-basic seed production for both private and public sectors.