• The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Development Centre (SARDC), Makandura, operates under the Department of Agriculture with a mission to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural systems in Sri Lanka. The Centre focuses on research, development, and dissemination of technologies that ensure safe, profitable, and eco-conscious food production.
• SARDC is organized into several specialized divisions, each contributing to the goal of achieving agricultural sustainability through innovation and practical solutions.
• Agronomy Division: The Agronomy Division focuses on developing sustainable farming packages for fruit and vegetable cultivation. Its main activities include optimizing crop management practices, promoting efficient resource use, and disseminating improved production technologies to farming communities.
• Plant Breeding Division: This division is dedicated to identifying and developing high-yielding fruit and vegetable varieties that are tolerant or resistant to both biotic and abiotic stresses. Its efforts aim to enhance productivity and resilience while maintaining quality and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions.
• Plant Protection Division: Comprising Entomology and Pathology sections, the Plant Protection Division addresses pest and disease issues related to sustainable crop production. It develops and promotes environmentally friendly plant protection strategies, minimizing chemical use and supporting integrated pest and disease management approaches.
• Soil and Plant Nutrition Division: The Soil and Plant Nutrition Division conducts soil and organic fertilizer analysis and develops eco-friendly and cost-effective plant nutrition packages. Its research promotes balanced soil fertility management and the use of sustainable nutrient sources for long-term soil health improvement.

• Organic Farming Technology Development Division: This division focuses on the generation and validation of organic farming technologies, encouraging the adoption of organic practices among farmers. It emphasizes innovation in organic input use, crop management, and certification-oriented sustainable production systems.
• Mushroom Development Division: The Mushroom Development Division works on identifying new mushroom varieties, developing cultivation techniques, and disseminating these technologies to farmers and entrepreneurs. Its programs aim to support rural income generation and strengthen the mushroom industry in Sri Lanka.
• Development and Extension Division: The Development and Extension Division serves as the link between research and the farming community. It plays a vital role in technology dissemination, promoting organic farming, composting, and organic fertilizer production. Through training programs, workshops, and field demonstrations, it ensures that innovations developed at SARDC reach the end users effectively.

Through the collaborative efforts of all divisions, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Development Centre, Makandura, continues to contribute towards a resilient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible agricultural sector in Sri Lanka.