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Having commenced in 1948, the Faculty of Agriculture was established as a fully-fledged Faculty in 1972. The Faculty has gone through a cont
22-Aug-2025
The China–Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Laboratory of Tea Green Prevention and Control Technology reached a key milestone with the Guizhou University PhD/MSc Full Scholarship Awarding Ceremony, held on 20th August 2025 at the Board Room, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
The ceremony was graced by Prof. Terance Madujith, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, as the Chief Guest. Dr. W. M. Wishwajith W. Kandegama, Secretary General of the China–Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Green Plant Protection, delivered the opening remarks, followed by an address by Prof. Barana Jayawardane, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture.
A total of 30 outstanding Sri Lankan students were awarded full scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies (PhD and MSc) at Guizhou University, China. The awards mark a significant opportunity for young scholars to contribute to advanced research while strengthening academic ties between the two countries.
The programme not only celebrated the achievements of the scholarship recipients but also reinforced the growing collaboration between Sri Lanka and China in higher education and green plant protection technologies.
The event was attended by several distinguished academics, including Prof. S. A. C. N. Perera, Head of the Department of Agricultural Biology; Prof. J. P. Eeswara, Head of the Department of Crop Science; Prof. Pradeepa C. G. Bandaranayake, Director of the Agricultural Biotechnology Centre; and Dr. W. H. Jayasinghe, Director of the Agriculture Education Unit.
23-Jul-2025
A massive congratulations to all the graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, on your well-deserved success at the 86th General Convocation held on July 23rd & 24th, 2025!
Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements. This is a significant milestone, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Wishing you all the very best as you embark on your future endeavors. Go forth and make a positive impact on the world!
06-Aug-2025
On August 6, 2025, the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya met with Dr. Patrick McNamara, Executive Director of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, to discuss educational partnerships. He spoke with Dean Prof. Barana Jayawardena, Prof. Venura Herath, and Dr. Wikum Jayasinghe about scholarship opportunities for both Sri Lankan and American citizens. Dr. McNamara highlighted the Commission's long history since its founding in 1952, noting that over 2,000 participants have benefited from its programs. He emphasized that Fulbright's mission is for alumni to "give back" to their home countries, a principle that aligns with the Faculty of Agriculture's goal of knowledge transfer and community engagement.
The discussion also covered the merit-based application process. Dr. McNamara outlined opportunities for faculty to host visiting scholars, suggesting that U.S. Fulbright Specialists could help in the professional development of junior lecturers. He mentioned a planned Colloquium in January 2026 for early-career academics in engineering and entrepreneurship, co-sponsored by the Universities of Peradeniya, Jaffna, and Kelaniya. The faculty expressed a strong desire to develop these collaborations. This meeting is a key step toward expanding the international profile of the university. Dr. McNamara is scheduled to return on August 27, 2025, to lecture to the entire university community.
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10-Jan-2023
The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, celebrated its 75th anniversary on July 4, 2023. The event was held at the Animal Science Auditorium in Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. The event was attended by faculty members, students, alumni, and other dignitaries.
The logo for the Diamond Jubilee celebration was designed by Pamodha Chathumal of the 2017/18 batch.
21-May-2025
The undergraduates of the faculty of Agriculture, annually organize the musical extravaganza, 'Indeewari' with the support of the university and the faculty community. It is organized with the aim of raising funds for the Needy Students’ Scholarship which benefits over 100 faculty students in need of financial assistance. In addition, funds are allocated for ‘Reli Bimen Sama Bimata’ educational program which assists school children in rural areas. Indeewari 2025 will be held on the 21st of May 2025 which would be performed by Umara, Athula, Bachi & Infinity Band. The show would be held in the University Gymnasium from 7 pm onwards.
10-Sep-2024
Prof. Keith Ho and Dr. Deng Wenjing from the Education University of Hong Kong visited the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya on 10th September, 2024. During their visit they met with the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Sarath Kodituwakku, and the Head of the Department and the staff of the Department of Soil Science and discussed potential collaborations in research and teaching programs.
Prof. Ho is the head of the Department of Science and Environmental Studies in the Education University of Hong Kong and Dr. Deng is an Associate Professor of the same department. They are experts in environmental toxicology related research. Their research programs on indoor air quality assessments have contributed a lot to develop policies and guidelines in Hong Kong to assure a good quality environment in schools.
Their purpose of visit to Sri Lanka was to attend the indoor air quality (IAQ) awareness program that they were co-coordinating with Prof. Warshi S. Dandeniya of the Department of Soil Science, aiming to increase awareness among school children on IAQ and its importance for health.
08-Oct-2024
The sessions were conducted in the months of August and September of 2024 with the participation of 605 students from 25 schools, 50 teachers and 12 officers of CEA. The CEA supported the program for Environment Pioneers (student volunteers working with CEA) from selected schools in Kegalle and Rathnapura Districts (9 and 12 schools, respectively). Sessions in Kandy district were conducted at Swarnamali College, Hemamali College, Sylvester's College and Trinity College. A group of undergraduate students supported the activities by serving as Program Assistants. The program conducted at each school consisted of a seminar, discussion sessions and practical on IAQ monitoring. Teaching and learning materials developed by Dr. Deng and her team for the school programs in Hong Kong were used during the program conducted in Sri Lanka.
The program was coordinated by Dr. Deng Wenjing from EDUHK, Prof. Keith Ho Wing-kei from EDUHK and Prof. Warshi S. Dandeniya from the Department of Soil Science of University of Peradeniya.
11-Oct-2024
On October 11, 2024, the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya proudly celebrated World Egg Day, hosted by the Department of Animal Science and the Society of Animal Science. Chief guests included Vice-Chancellor Prof. Terrance Madhujith, Dr. Hemali Kothalawala from the Department of Animal Production and Health, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ranjith Pallegama, who all highlighted the importance of eggs in human nutrition.
The event featured expert talks, interactive sessions, and a photo and video competition, with winners celebrating the versatility of eggs. Attendees enjoyed creative, egg-based culinary treats and a street drama busting common egg myths. The event also explored future egg fortification possibilities to boost nutritional value.
Special thanks to the Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production, Switz Lanka, CIC Feeds, Browns Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, Nel Farm, and the All Island Egg Producers’ Association for their support in making the event a success!
29-Oct-2024
The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, led a comprehensive food flow mapping project for seven commodities—paddy/rice, maize, potato, beans, banana, chicken meat, and marine fish—across the 25 districts of Sri Lanka. The summary of the study is detailed in a technical report focusing on the Colombo City Region Food System. The outcome of the study will support policymakers in enhancing food quality, affordability, and efficiency by reducing food miles and losses. Prof. Buddhi Marambe led the project involving multiple universities, the Department of Agriculture, FAO, and IWMI. It analyzed food flow adjustments during COVID-19 and under climate change. Financial support from FAO’s “City Region Food Systems Programme” and IWMI's "Data analysis and food flow mapping across 25 administrative districts in Sri Lanka" enabled in-depth data collection and analysis, with a full report covering all districts currently in preparation.
12-Nov-2024
A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Sarath Kodituwakku for your dedicated leadership over the past three years. Your efforts in student welfare, infrastructure, and outreach have left a lasting impact on the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
Congratulations to Prof. Barana Jayawardena on being elected as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. We look forward to achieving great success under your leadership as we take the Faculty to new heights together.
25-May-2025
The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, proudly hosted a vibrant celebration of World Bee Day 2025 on 25th May 2025 at the Diamond Jubilee Hall.
Organised by the beePERA Student Society in collaboration with the Bee Protection Organisation – Kandy, the event brought together students, academics, and environmental enthusiasts to raise awareness on the crucial role of bees in sustaining biodiversity, food security, and ecological balance. Under the theme “Bee Inspired by Nature to Nourish Us”, the program featured informative talks, exhibitions, and interactive sessions that inspired action toward pollinator conservation. We thank all participants and collaborators for making this event a resounding success and for helping to create a buzz for a better planet!
14-Jul-2025
The Library Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture is pleased to announce that the Library Open Day – 2025 will be held for the second consecutive year on Wednesday, 16th July 2025, commencing at 10.00 a.m. at the Appadurai Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture.
The primary objective of this event is to raise awareness among Advanced Level Biology students regarding the extensive resources available at the Agriculture Library and to demonstrate how these resources can be effectively utilized to support their higher education pursuits in the field of Agriculture. Furthermore, the program will provide a brief overview of the Faculty of Agriculture to the participating students. Ten students following the Biology stream from twelve schools within the Kandy Municipal area, along with two Biology teachers from each school, have been invited to participate in the program. The event will be graced by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, the Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, the Librarian of the University of Peradeniya, as well as academic and non-academic staff members of the Library and the Faculty of Agriculture. The program will include an interactive guided tour of the library, an inter-school quiz competition, and several other activities. Furthermore, a motivational speech will be delivered to the students by Senior Professor Buddhi Marambe, an eminent academic in the field of Crop Science.
27-Jun-2025
The Vice-chancellor, Prof. W.M. Terrance Madujith, Prof. B.C. Jayawardana (Dean, Faculty of Agriculture), Prof. Sarath Kodithuwakku (Former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture) and Dr. Malinda Hulugalla ((Dept. of Animals Science, Faculty of Agriculture) from the University of Peradeniya and Mr. Daminda Gamlath (President - Consumer Foods Group at John Keels Holdings), Mr. Viranga Wickramaratne (CEO, Keels Food Products), Mr. Nirosh Lalantha (Head of Research and Development Keels food Products), Mr. Sanjeewa Jayasundera (Head of Supply Chain, Ceylon Cold Stores) and Mr. Udaya Padmakumara (Head of Innovation and Product Development, Ceylon Cold Stores) participated the event held on 27 th June 2025 at the Head Office of John Keels Holdings in Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.
30-Jun-2023
The University of Peradeniya, a premier Sri Lankan academic institution, world renowned for excellence in teaching and research, continues to open up its annual research sessions as a wider and international forum – iPURSE 2023.
iPURSE 2023 will bring together eminent researchers of all disciplines, providing them with a platform to disseminate research findings, exchange contemporary knowledge and build partnerships and collaborations to advance frontiers of knowledge for sustainability of all life on the earth.
We invite submissions describing innovative research on all aspects of knowledge under 6 broad sub-themes. The University of Peradeniya will be pleased to host and welcome you all to Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) in September 2023.
CONFERENCE DATES
September 20-21, 2023
27-Sep-2023
Scientia All island Inter-school Quiz Competition
Happening today (27-09-2023)!
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20-Dec-2023
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Diamond Jubilee Grand Finale celebration was at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, on December 20, 2023. It's a heartfelt tribute to our lifelong partners who've made our journey extraordinary.
23-Jul-2025
A massive congratulations to all the graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, on your well-deserved success at the 86th General Convocation held on July 23rd & 24th, 2... Read More
21-May-2025
The undergraduates of the faculty of Agriculture, annually organize the musical extravaganza, 'Indeewari' with the support of the university.. Read More
10-Sep-2024
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