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10/09/2026

📚 Agriculture Library Open Day-2026

🏛️The Library Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture will organize the Agriculture Library Open Day-2026 for the third consecutive year. This annual event will be held on 17 September, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 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 in agriculture. 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 also be held, in which teams of five students will participate in a guided exploration of library resources. Winning schools will receive valuable books as a token of appreciation. 🏆📖

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. Furthermore, a special speech will be delivered to the students by Prof. Chalinda Beneragama an eminent academic in the field of Crop Science from the Department of Crop Science of University of Peradeniya. ✨

📄 View the full event agenda here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhwNp5y09SCiC4184hATgUeB-sgIp47j/view?usp=sharing

07/09/2026

🤝Visit of Academic Delegation from the Faculty of Agriculture, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, had the distinct honor of welcoming an academic delegation from the Faculty of Agriculture at Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, on the 24th of August 2026. 🇰🇷🇱🇰

The primary focus of this distinguished visit was to explore and strengthen avenues for collaborative research and prospective postgraduate study opportunities between the Faculty of Agriculture and Gyeongsang National University. The high-level discussion, held at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, was attended by Prof. Barana Jayawardana, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, along with members of the academic staff. 🏛️

In addition to the collaborative discussions, the visit provided a valuable platform for final-year undergraduate research students to engage directly with international experts. This session offered the students expert guidance and valuable insights regarding prospective postgraduate study opportunities available at the partner institution. 🎓✨

02/09/2026

Visit of Director of the Postgraduate Program at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan 🏛️

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, had the distinct honor of welcoming Prof. Mitsuo Yamamoto, Professor and Director of the Postgraduate Program at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, and former Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo Prof. H.D. Karunarathna, Senior Professor of Business Economics on 21st August 2026.

The primary focus of this distinguished visit was to explore and strengthen avenues for academic cooperation between the Faculty of Agriculture and The University of Tokyo. The high-level discussion was attended by Prof. Barana Jayawardana, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, along with over twenty senior academics from the Faculty.

In addition to the collaborative discussions, the visit featured an informative seminar tailored for recent graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture. This session provided the graduates with valuable insights and expert guidance regarding prospective postgraduate study opportunities available at The University of Tokyo. 🎓✨

28/08/2026

🏆 Faculty of Agriculture Celebrates the Department of Food Science and Technology’s Success at Profood Propack 2026.

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, proudly announces the outstanding achievements of students from the Department of Food Science and Technology at Profood Propack 2026. 🌾

Held at the BMICH from August 21st to 23rd, 2026, this event provided an excellent stage for undergraduates to showcase their talents to the public and the industry.

The students brought great honor to the faculty by securing top positions in key competitions organized by the Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL):

🥇 Champions: FoodSci Quest 2026 (Inter-University Quiz Competition)
🏅 People's Choice Award: 3MT Flash Talk Challenge

Beyond the competitions, the Department’s exhibition stall was a major highlight of the event. The busy and engaging space drew a large crowd of visitors who highly appreciated the interactive activities and the innovative new food products developed by the students. 🔬

These achievements clearly reflect the hard work, talent, and innovative spirit of the students and staff. The faculty extends its warmest congratulations to the winning teams and thanks the IFSTSL for providing such a valuable platform for university students. 👏🎓

24/08/2026

Celebrating Research Excellence at the Faculty of Agriculture! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our academic staff at the recently concluded Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2026.

Our esteemed faculty members were recognized for their profound contributions to the scientific community, taking home prestigious awards across several major categories, including:

🏅 University Research Council (URC) Research Awards
🏅 Research Excellence Awards (Tier 4)
🏅 Outstanding Scholars (Q1 Journal Publications)

These accolades are a testament to the rigorous, high-impact research conducted within the Faculty of Agriculture and our unyielding commitment to addressing global agricultural and environmental challenges.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to all the award-winning researchers for their dedication, innovation, and scholarly excellence. You have made the Faculty and the University of Peradeniya remarkably proud! 👏🌾

Take a look at some of the proud moments from the award ceremony below. 👇

07/08/2026

🔴 NOTICE: Resumption of Academic Activities

Dear Students,

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya has announced that all academic activities, which were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions, will resume on Monday, 10 August 2026.

Accordingly, all academic activities of the Faculty of Agriculture will also resume on Monday, 10 August 2026.

Students residing in the University halls of residence may return to the campus on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Thank you.

M.S. Ranasinghe
Deputy Registrar
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya 20400
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 81 2395013

05/08/2026

📢 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, University of Peradeniya warmly encourages all researchers, academics, and students to submit their abstracts for the upcoming 'Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Navigating Systems in Transition' conference.

The University of Peradeniya is partnering with IFPRI, CGIAR, and regional and global co-hosts for this year's conference. This major regional event provides a critical platform for agricultural and nutritional scientists to present innovative solutions and engage in vital dialogues concerning food systems.

Key Submission Details:
🗓️ Abstract Submission Deadline: August 25, 2026 (23:59 GMT)
📅 Event Dates: December 1-3, 2026
💻 Format: Hybrid (Colombo, Sri Lanka & Online)

🔗 For comprehensive submission guidelines, thematic areas, and registration, please visit the official conference portal: https://southasia.ifpri.info/d4n-2026/

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05/08/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Agriculture Library Open Day 2026 Postponed

To all participating schools, students, and teachers:

Please be advised that the Agriculture Library Open Day - 2026, originally scheduled for the 6th of August at the University of Peradeniya, has been officially postponed to September 2026.

This decision was made by the Faculty Library Committee, under the guidance of the Dean, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The safety and well-being of the students and teachers traveling from the Kandy and Matale districts remain our absolute priority.

The exact rescheduled date in September will be directly communicated to all invited schools in due course.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continuous support, and we look forward to hosting you for a dynamic and enriching educational experience very soon! ✨

For any urgent inquiries, please contact the Agriculture Library.

03/08/2026

🔴 NOTICE 🔴

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
Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 81 239 5013

22/07/2026

| Agriculture Library Open Day-2026 |

The Library Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture will organize the Agriculture Library Open Day-2026 for the third consecutive year. This annual event will be held on 6 August 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 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 in agriculture. 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 also be held, in which teams of five students will participate in a guided exploration of library resources. Winning schools will receive valuable books as a token of appreciation. 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. Furthermore, a motivational speech will be delivered to the students by Prof. Chalinda Beneragama an eminent academic in the field of Crop Science from the Department of Crop Science of University of Peradeniya.

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