“EXPLORING PATH FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE THROUGH INTEGRATIVE RESEARCH”
3rd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences
NSATRS 2022
Virtual Symposium
The Third National Symposium of the UCIARS, NSATRS-2022 was held on 28th June 2022 as a Virtual symposium on the theme of “EXPLORING PATH FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE THROUGH INTEGRATIVE RESEACH”. The objective of the symposium was bringing academics, researchers, and professionals in diverse subject areas to promote new horizons that foster enhanced agricultural performances through clean and smart agricultural concepts for ensuring global food security and rural development.
Twenty eight research articles were published in the proceedings of NSATRS-2022. Senior Professor H.D.Karunaratne, The Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo graced the symposium as the Chief Guest of the NSATRS 2022 and he mentioned that the symposium provided a unique platform for researchers, entrepreneurs, innovative farmers and the industry to deliberate and discuss on the diverse areas of Agro-Technology.
Emeritus professor Upali Samarajeewa, University of Peradeniya and Professor Paul A. Iji, The Dean of College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Fiji National University joined as the keynote speakers for the NSATRS 2022.
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Our Key Themes
Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture
- Plant nutrient management
- Floriculture & Landscape agriculture
- Organic agriculture & Waste Management
- Crop production & Crop Protection
- Livestock Farming and Aquaculture
Smart Farming and Advanced Agriculture
- Precision agriculture & Farm Mechanization
- Climate resilient agriculture
- Soil & Water Management
- Crop Improvement & Biotechnology
Food science and Technology
- Post-harvest Handling & Food-technology
- Food Processing & Value addition
Empowering Rural Community through Agribusiness and entrepreneurship
- Agribusiness Management & Farm Extension
- Socioeconomics & Social Sciences
- Blended Learning
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Past Symposiums
NSATRS 2020
1st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (NSATRS) 2020 Virtual Symposium
The First National Symposium of the UCIARS, NSATRS-2020 was held on 15th December 2020 as a Virtual symposium on the theme of “A WAY FORWARD IN GREEN AGRICULTURE TOWARDS RURAL DEVELOPMENT”. The objective of the symposium is to dissaminate the scientific knowledge for the advancement of rural livlihood and other stakeholders specially students, researchers and farming community. Local and foreign academics, scientists and students shared their research findings to the symposium. Thirty six research articles were published in the proceedings of NSATRS-2020. Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo graced the symposium as the Chief Guest of the NSATRS 2020 and she mentioned that this symposium is a wonderful platform to share experiences and gain knowledge on the application of Green Agriculture to ensure sustainable rural development in Sri Lanka. Dr. W.M.W. Weerakoon, Director General, Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka and Prof. Morio Iijima, Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University, Japan joined as keynote speakers for this NSATRS 2020.
NSATRS 2021
2nd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (NSATRS) 2021 Virtual Symposium
The Second National Symposium of the UCIARS, NSATRS-2021 was held on 28th June 2021 as a Virtual symposium on the theme of“A WAY FORWARD FOR SMART AGRICULTURE TOWARDS RURAL DEVELOPMENT”. The objective of the symposium is to dissaminate the scientific knowledge for the advancement of rural livelihood and other stakeholders specially students, researchers and farmi
ng community. Academics, scientists and students shared their research findings to the symposium. Fifty one research articles were published in the proceedings of NSATRS-2021. Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo graced the symposium as the Chief Guest of the NSATRS 2021 and she mentioned that this symposium is a wonderful platform to share experiences and gain knowledge on the application of Smart Agriculture to ensure sustainable rural development in Sri Lanka. Dr. Richard S. Cahoon, Cornell University, USA joined as key note speaker for this NSATRS 2021.