A Historic Milestone for Sri Lankan Biological Control – From Sri Lanka to the Maldives A significant milestone was achieved by the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka, with the first official international release of a locally isolated biological control agent in the Maldives. A Sri Lankan delegation comprising Director General of Agriculture, Dr. Thushara Wickramaarachchi, … Continue reading A Historic Milestone for Sri Lankan Biological Control – From Sri Lanka to the Maldives
Department of Agriculture and HNB Agribusiness Unit Host Awareness Programme for SL-GAP Certified Agripreneurs and Food Processors The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Hatton National Bank (HNB) Agribusiness Unit, recently hosted a successful awareness programme for Sri Lanka Good Agricultural Practices (SL-GAP) certified agripreneurs and value-added food processors. Held at the National Agriculture … Continue reading Department of Agriculture and HNB Agribusiness Unit Host Awareness Programme for SL-GAP Certified Agripreneurs and Food Processors
Department of Agriculture Proudly Recognized at the HNB Microfinance Awards 2026 The Department of Agriculture is honored to announce its recognition at the prestigious HNB Microfinance Awards 2026. Representing the department, Dr. W.A.R.T. Wickramaarachchi (Director General of Agriculture) and Mr. A.S.M. Roshan (Deputy Director of Agriculture) accepted the awards at the official ceremony. Our ongoing … Continue reading Department of Agriculture Proudly Recognized at the HNB Microfinance Awards 2026
National Agricultural Innovation Conference The National Agricultural Innovation Conference – 2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (SLCARP), was held at the National Agricultural Information and Communication Centre on 13 and 14 November 2025 under the patronage of the Director General of Agriculture, Dr. Thushara Wickramarachchi. Presentations were made on new … Continue reading National Agricultural Innovation Conference
Upgrading and Designing Protected House Structures Suitable for Sri Lankan Climatic Conditions The workshop on “Upgrading and Designing Protected House Structures Suitable for Sri Lankan Climatic Conditions” was successfully completed with the active participation of representatives from both government and private sector stakeholders. During the workshop, the Guidelines for Protected House Structures Suitable for Sri Lankan Climatic Conditions were … Continue reading Upgrading and Designing Protected House Structures Suitable for Sri Lankan Climatic Conditions