03-Aug-2026

NOTICE : Suspension of Academic Activities & Exception for Mahailluppallama Sub-Campus

To: All Students of the Faculty of Agriculture

Dear Students,

As directed by the Vice-Chancellor, all academic activities, including examinations, are suspended until further notice due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

However, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture has obtained special approval from the Vice-Chancellor to conduct the examinations scheduled to be held at the Mahailluppallama Sub-Campus as planned.

Students concerned are kindly requested to sit for these examinations according to the published examination timetable.

Further, students who feel it is safe to travel may return home while those who feel safer remaining in the hostel may do so.

Thank you.

M.S. Ranasinghe
Deputy Registrar
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Peradeniya

05-Aug-2026

Call for Abstracts: Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia (D4N2026) Conference

Seize the opportunity to present your research on a premier stage!

The Faculty of Agriculture warmly encourages all researchers, academics, and students to submit abstracts for the upcoming 'Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia' conference. The University of Peradeniya is partnering with IFPRI, CGIAR, and global co-hosts for this event, providing a critical platform to present innovative solutions and engage in vital dialogues concerning food systems. Utilizing a hybrid format (Colombo, Sri Lanka & Online), the event is scheduled from December 1-3, 2026. Please submit abstracts by August 25, 2026 (23:59 GMT).

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03-Jun-2026

Opening of the Miniature Tea Processing Unit at Meewathura Farm

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, officially opened the Miniature Tea Processing Unit on 03 June 2026 at the Meewathura Farm premises.

This newly established facility serves as an extension of the "Aroma Acres Study Fields", a dedicated teaching, research, and demonstration area located at Meewathura Farm. The initiative aims to strengthen practical education, research, and outreach activities related to tea cultivation and processing.

The development of both the Aroma Acres Study Fields and the Miniature Tea Processing Unit was supported through the N-Tea Project, titled "Can organic farming practices increase nitrogen (N) use efficiency and decrease N losses in mature tea (Camellia sinensis L. (O.) Kuntze) plantations in Sri Lanka?". The project was funded under the SPIRIT Program of the Swiss National Science Foundation.

The N-Tea Project represents a successful international collaboration among the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (TRI).

Principal Investigators of the Project

• Prof. Janaki Mohotti
• Prof. Emmanuel Frossard
• Dr. Keerthi Mohotti

The project collaborators included:

University of Peradeniya

• Prof. S. P. Nissanka
• Prof. Lalith Suriyagoda
• Dr. Mojith Ariyaratne
• Dr. Duminda Vidana Gamage

ETH Zurich, Switzerland

• Dr. Astrid Oberson
• Dr. Hans-Martin Krause
• Dr. Julie Tolu
• Dr. Federica Tamburini

Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

• Dr. Mahesh Liyanage
• Dr. Deepthi Amarasena

The Faculty of Agriculture extends its sincere appreciation to all collaborators and funding partners whose contributions have enabled the establishment of this important facility, further strengthening teaching, research, and innovation in Sri Lanka's tea sector.

05-Aug-2026

Update: Agriculture Library Open Day 2026 Rescheduled to September

On the instructions of the Dean and considering the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Library Committee has officially postponed the Agriculture Library Open Day - 2026. Originally scheduled for August 6th, the event will now take place in September 2026. The exact date will be notified to all participating schools in due course.

About the Event: The Library Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture is proud to organize the Agriculture Library Open Day for the third consecutive year at the Agriculture Library and Appadurai Auditorium, University of Peradeniya.

This year, 100 students and their teachers from 20 schools across five educational zones in the Kandy and Matale districts are invited. Each school will be represented by five Grade 12 Biology and Agriculture students and one teacher, ensuring a dynamic and enriching educational experience.

The main objective of this initiative is to raise awareness among Advanced Level Biology and Agriculture students about the comprehensive academic resources available at the Agriculture Library and to encourage their effective use as they pursue higher education. The program also aims to provide insights into the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya.

In line with the program, an inter-school Library Quest Challenge will be held, where teams will participate in a guided exploration of library resources. The event will be graced by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, the Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, and the Librarian of the University of Peradeniya.

19-Jun-2026

Visit of International Research Experts from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, was pleased to welcome Dr. Caspar Chater and Dr. Aaron Davis from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom, during their visit from 8–12 June 2026.

Both visitors are Senior Research Leaders in the Crops and Global Change Team, Trait Diversity and Function Department at Kew and are internationally recognized experts in coffee and cocoa research. Their visit marks the beginning of a promising research collaboration between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, focusing on coffee and cocoa research.

During their stay, Dr. Chater and Dr. Davis delivered guest lectures, met with the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and participated in several field visits and discussions with academic staff. These engagements provided valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange and the exploration of future collaborative research initiatives.

We are delighted to share some highlights from their visit and look forward to strengthening this partnership in the years ahead.