Farm Development Division

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Main Areas

Smart gricultural technology - Training Centers

Drone Technology

 

Hydroponic & Vertical Farming Systems Green House Cooling Systems Fans & Cooling Pads Polytunnels & Net Houses Precise Drip Irrigation & Fertigation Systems

Hydroponic & Vertical Farming Systems Green House Cooling Systems Fans & Cooling Pads Polytunnels & Net Houses Precise Drip Irrigation & Fertigation Systems

 

Smart agro products.

 

 

 Agri biz with gen z

 

 

Smart Agro Agent

18000 Smart Agro agents Registered

The National Youth Services Council (NYSC) boasts an enthusiastic and dynamic youth team eager to embark on an agricultural journey. Among the 17,000 youth participants engaged through "The Youth Looks for Ten-Thousand Solutions" initiative, the NYSC plans to select 1,000 exceptional individuals with the potential to serve as smart agents in the field of agriculture. Through this visionary plan, the NYSC aims to provide encouragement, awareness, and vital support to the chosen youth, achieving a set of comprehensive objectives to transform the agricultural landscape.Under the “SMART Agro Task Force” following subjects will be covered

 web 

https://www.nysc.lk/smart-agro/

 

“Sarubima” Initiative to Empower 10,000 Youth Agripreneurs

In a significant move to foster youth-driven innovation in agriculture, the Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF) partners with the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) for the “Sarubima” initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower and support 10,000 budding Agripreneurs across Sri Lanka.

https://agripreneur.lk/sri-lanka-agripreneurs-forum-slaf-partners-with-national-youth-services-council-nysc-to-unveil-sarubima-initiative-to-empower-10000-youth-agripreneurs/

 

Videos

https://www.facebook.com/priyankara.gardens/videos/1606597080194958

https://www.facebook.com/100012798858779/videos/pcb.1924274988009111/934406998484954

https://www.facebook.com/priyankara.gardens/videos/702846118635949/

Smart Agro Training Centers

  1.  miniyaya Training Center
  2. Puthukkudiyiruppu Training Center

  3. Batangala Training Center

  4. Pannala Training Center

  5. Athungama Training Center

  6. Punagareen Training Center

  7. Dambulla Training Center

  8. Lewwegoda Training Center

  9. Galoya TRaining Centre
 
 

 

Courses Conducted

 

  • Field Assistant (Agriculture) NVQ 4

  • Nursery Development Assistant (Agriculture) NVQ 4


 

Qualifications

 

  • Should have passed GCE (O/L) Examination

  • Ordinary pass for Agriculture would be considered an additional qualification.

Course Duration- 06 Months (full time) (No accommodation charges are made)

 

Extent of Land Cultivated

 

No. Farm Total Extent of Land (in Acres) Extent of Land cultivated (in Acres) Playgrounds, Marshland, Roads (in Acres) Extent of uncultivated land (in Acres)
01. Pannala 40 35 05 -
02. Athunagama 62 42 05 15
03. Eraminiyaya 81 60 15 06
04. Batangala 41 13 16 11
05. Heiyanthuduwa 13 09 04 -
06. Dambulla 10 08 01 01
07. Ulapane 04 01 01 02
08. NuwaraEliya 01 01 - -
09. Belwood 10 1/2 08 1 1/2
10. Lewwegoda 11 09 02 -
11. Randelawatta 01 Land not sufficient for cultivation
12. Barubandivewa 04 - - -
13. Meewanapalana 1/2 - - -
14. Punagari 10 - - -
  Total 290 178.5 57 36.5