“Innovative Agro-Technologies for a Climate-Smart and Sustainable Future”
Welcome to the 1st International Symposium (ISATRS 2025)
Welcome to the 1st International Symposium (ISATRS 2025) of the University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology & Rural Sciences for harnessing the advancements in scientific knowledge for the improvement and better performance of the farming community and all kinds of stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
The symposium provides opportunities to direct the existing agriculture towards an eco-friendly clean agriculture with the best practices for ensuring global food security and sustainable rural development.
This is a valuable platform for academics, researchers, and research students to present and disseminate the knowledge and experience in diverse subject areas on the theme of “Sustainable Development through Innovative and Resilient Agriculture”
Date & Time: 26th June 2025 from 8.30 am onwards (as a virtual conference)
Venue: UCIARS-Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Our Key Tracks
Crop Science and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture
- Precision Farming
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainability
- Innovative Crop Breeding Techniques
- Pest and Disease Management
- Mechanization in Crop Production
- Soil Health and Fertility Management
Advancing Food Security, Nutrition, and Post-Harvest Technologies
• Food Processing Technologies
• Quality Control in Food Production
• Nutrient Management in Agriculture
• Post-Harvest Storage and Preservation
Innovations in Sustainable Livestock, Aquaculture, and Animal Health
- Alternative Feeds: Insect, Algae, and Lab-Based Protein Sources
- Sustainable Livestock Farming Practices
- Aquaculture Technologies and Innovations
- Fisheries Management and Conservation
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Integration of Livestock and Crop Production
Agribusiness, Policy, and Rural Transformation
- Agri-Startups, Digital Entrepreneurship, and FinTech in Agriculture
- Climate Resilience and Risk Management Strategies for Farmers
- Agribusiness Models and Innovations
- Community-Based Agriculture Initiatives
- Smart Supply Chains and E-Commerce
PAST SYMPOSIA
WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN ISATRS 2025?
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You can get your Abstract published in the Proceedings of ISATRS 2025
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Endorsed Participation Certificate for all presenters
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Participation Gift for all presenters
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Submitted manuscripts will be subjected to peer-reviewing process and the Full paper of selected manuscripts will be published in Journal of Agro-Technology & Rural Sciences with the ISSN 2792-1360 (https://uciars.cmb.ac.lk/atrs-journal/)
Registration
- • Commencement of registration: 1st June 2025
• Last date of registration: 15th of June 2025
• Registration Fee:-
- Local 3000.00 LKR
- Foreign 15 USD
should be paid as symposium fee to Peoples Bank AC – 007 200 160 037 108 / Hambantota Branch (Symposium fee will not be refunded)
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- Please enter the following information in the deposit slip
- Beneficiary Name: Secretary/ ISATRS 2025
- Your name and NIC number should include in paying slip
- Main remark in the deposit slip as “ISATRS 2025 Member fee/Registration fee/other specify ”
- Mention your manuscript no. at top left corner of the paying slip
- Scanned copy of paying slip should be sent to isatrs@uciars.cmb.ac.lk (with the copy to buddhika@uciars.cmb.ac.lk)
Contact Us
Symposium Chair: Prof. Champathi Gunathilke, Email-director@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Symposium Coordinator: Mr. B. P. Siriwardena, Email-buddhika@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Symposium Secretary: Dr. B. S. Bandusekara, Email-supun@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Symposium Coordinator: Mr. B. P. Siriwardena, Email-buddhika@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Senior Assistant Registrar: Mrs. S.A.S Priyadarshani, Tel: +94 (0) 47-2034211, Email: sar@uciars.cmb.ac.lk
Assistant Bursar: Mrs. A. D. P. De Zoysa, Tel: +94 (0) 47-2034207, Email: sab@uciars.cmb.ac.lk