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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
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26-Jan-2026
The Student Registration and Admission Ceremony for the 2024/2025 batch of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, was held on 26th January 2026. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Terrence Madhujith, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ranjith Pallegama, and the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Barana Jayawardana.
The ceremony marked the official welcome of the new students to the University and the beginning of their academic journey in the Faculty of Agriculture.
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.
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.
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10-Sep-2025
The Prabudda Art Circle of the Faculty of Agriculture very successfully hosted the මියැසි පැදුර 2025 musical evening on September 10, 2025, from 6.00 p.m. onwards at the faculty premises. The event brought students and staff of the faculty together for an evening filled with music and good vibes.
The night featured amazing performances by students from the faculty. With every song, the audience joined in the rhythm, making the evening more colorful and memorable. The event ended on a high note, leaving everyone with smiles and great memories. The happiness and energy of the evening truly reflected the spirit of our Prabuddha Art Circle.
මියැසි පැදුර (Miyesi Pedura) is one of the annual cultural events organized and conducted by the Prabuddha Art Circle, and it has become a tradition that everyone looks forward to it always. Therefore, we say, “until we meet with the මියැසි පැදුර 2026 in next year”, take care.
02-Jan-2026
Cargills Dairies (Pvt.) Ltd. generously donated four laptop computers to the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, to support teaching, research, and student learning activities.
The donation was formally handed over to Dean, Faculty of Agriculture on 2 January 2026 at the Faculty of Agriculture. Representing Cargills Dairies (Pvt.) Ltd., Mr. Crishantha Kumarage, Mr. Uditha Dissanayake, and Mr. D.C. Kumarage participated in the event.
From the University of Peradeniya, the event was attended by Professor B.C. Jayawardana, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Pradeepa Silva, Professor J.K. Vidanarachchi, who facilitated the collaboration between the University of Peradeniya and Cargills Quality Dairies, and Professor Sarath Kodithuwakku of the Faculty of Agriculture.
The donated laptop computers will be utilized to strengthen academic instruction, postgraduate and undergraduate research activities, and capacity building within the Department of Animal Science. This contribution reflects Cargills Dairies’ continued commitment to supporting higher education, research excellence, and industry-academia collaboration in Sri Lanka.
The Faculty of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Science sincerely appreciate this valuable contribution and look forward to further strengthening partnerships with industry stakeholders for the advancement of education and research.
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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 educa... Read More
02-Jan-2026
Cargills Dairies (Pvt.) Ltd. generously donated four laptop computers to the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, to support teaching, research, and stude.. Read More
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