Prof. A.L. Sandika
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Prof. A.L. Sandika

Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100
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Research Interests
Agricultural extension Agribusiness management Agricultural marketing Entrepreneurship development Value chain analysis Food security and price analysis Rural community development
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Biography

Prof. A.L. Sandika is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. His research spans agricultural extension, agribusiness management, agricultural marketing, value chain analysis, food security and price behaviour, and entrepreneurship development. He has published extensively on topics including dried fish and vegetable value chains, dairy sector quality and pricing, tea smallholder farming, agrochemical management, and job satisfaction of agricultural extension officers. Prof. Sandika has made significant contributions to understanding agricultural marketing systems, rural community development, and sustainable land management in Sri Lanka.

Journal Publications

Total: 33
01
Wickrama, S. L., Koralagama, D., & Sandika, A. L. (2023). Consumers' perception, buying behavior and income on consumption pattern of selected dried fish varieties in Sri Lanka. Advances in Technology, 20-32.
02
Wickrama, P. S. S. L., Koralagama, D. N., & Sandika, A. L. (2022). Value stream analysis and middlemen impact of Skipjack Tuna and Smoothbelly Sardinella dried fish value chains in Sri Lanka.
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Wickrama, P. S. S. L., Koralagama, D. N., & Sandika, A. L. (2021). Assessing seasonal price behaviour of selected dried fish varieties in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 24(1), 21-34.
04
Wickrama, S., Sandika, A. L., & Jayamanne, V. S. (2021). Development of a product quality index for the value chain of the dairy industry: a case study in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka.
05
Wickrama, S., Sandika, A. L., & Jayamanne, V. S. (2020). Quality and price variation in the dairy value chain: a case study in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka.
06
Abayarathna, Y. S. U., & Sandika, A. L. (2019). Knowledge and adoption towards good agricultural practices: a special reference to leafy vegetable cultivation in Kalutara district.
07
Sandika, A. L., & Koralagama, D. (2018). Food crisis in Sri Lanka.
08
Sooriyaarachchi, P., Abeywickrama, L. M., & Sandika, A. L. (2018). Identifying farmers' practices on disposal of empty agrochemical containers: a case study on container management program of CropLife Sri Lanka-2017.
09
Dayarathne, H. M. P. M., Abeysekara, C., Sooriyaarachchi, P., & Sandika, A. L. (2018). Identification of drivers and barriers of women entrepreneurs: a case study in floriculture industry.
10
Sandika, A. L. (2018). Tea small holders perception on technological information dissemination of tea small holdings sector in Sri Lanka with special reference to Matara District.
11
Sandika, A. L. (2018). Tea cultivation in Sri Lanka as a legacy of the British colonization: impacts and trends.
12
Sooriyaarachchi, P., Sandika, A. L., & Madawanarachchi, N. (2018). Coastal community resilience level of Tsunami prone area: a case study in Sri Lanka.
13
Dayarathne, H. M. P. M., Sandika, A. L., & Wanniarachchi, S. D. (2018). Determinants of soil conservation: an insight of tea smallholders.
14
Sandika, A. L. (2018). Effect of good governance perception towards job satisfaction.
15
Sandika, A. L. (2017). Factor affecting to job satisfaction of officers of Sri Lanka Agriculture Service (SLAgS) in Sri Lanka.
16
Dayarathne, H. M. P. M., Sandika, A. L., & Wanniarachchi, S. D. (2017). Sustainable land management: a tool to trade-off the production cost in tea sector.
17
Sandika, A. L., Rupasena, L. P., & Abeywickrama, L. M. (2016). Effect of good governance perception towards job satisfaction: a case study of the agriculture professionals attached to the Department of Agriculture Sri Lanka.
18
Nishantha, K. M. D. W. P., Sandika, A. L., Babu, C. A., & Nugaliyadde, M. M. (2016). Farmers' knowledge and attitudes on pesticide usage in vegetable cultivation in Sri Lanka.
19
Widisinghe, S. D., & Sandika, A. L. (2015). Job satisfaction of extension officers: a case study in a private organization.
20
Sandika, A. L. (2015). Development of price forecasting model for common timbers available in Sri Lanka.
21
Sandika, A. L., & Kalansuriya, N. (2015). Job satisfaction of agriculture graduates working under government graduate scheme.
22
Sandika, A. L., Seethagama, S. P., & Jayamanne, V. S. (2014). Awareness and adoption of maintaining quality standards: a confectioneries producers' perspective.
23
Koralagama, D., & Sandika, A. L. (2013). Impact of food price increase on poor households in Sri Lanka.
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Sandika, A. L. (2012). Impact of middlemen on vegetable marketing channels in Sri Lanka.
25
Sandika, A. L., & Hirimuthugoda, N. Y. (2012). Socio-economic and livelihood related issues of crab collectors in Koggala Lagoon in Galle, Sri Lanka.
26
Sandika, A. L., & Withana, N. R. P. (2012). Economic analysis of chena cultivation in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka.
27
De Silva, G., & Sandika, A. L. (2011). Quality standard labeling information on meat packs demanded by consumers and relationships with purchasing motives.
28
Sandika, A. L. (2011). An analysis of price behaviour of rice in Sri Lanka after liberalization of economy.
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Sandika, A. L., & Dushani, S. N. (2011). Growth performance of rice sector: the present scenario in Sri Lanka.
30
De Silva, G., Atapattu, N. S. B. M., & Sandika, A. L. (2011). A study of the socio-cultural parameters associated with meat purchasing and consumption pattern: a case of Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
31
Sandika, A. L. (2011). Factors affecting marketable surplus and income of dairy farmers in Southern Sri Lanka.
32
De Silva, G., Atapattu, M., & Sandika, A. L. (2010). Undergraduates' attitudes toward use of animals in research and other purposes are influenced by their field of study.
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Sandika, A. L., Angadi, J., Hirevenkanagoudar, L. V., & Basavaraj, H. (2007). A study on organizational climate perception by veterinary officers (VOs) and veterinary livestock inspectors (VLIs) of the department of animal husbandry and veterinary service, Karnataka.

Books / Book Chapters

Total: 1
01
De Silva, W. N, Wijeratne, M, Sandika, & A. L (2005). Use of Participatory Rural Appraisal Principles in Agriculture Development.

Conference Publications

Total: 15
01
Madhushika, W. A. L. P., & Sandika, A. L. (2024). Undergraduates' expectations for internship program: A case study for BSc Honours in Agribusiness Management degree in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment.
02
Sandika, A. L., & Wickrama, S. (2023). Asymmetric and seasonal effects of precipitation and temperature on selected vegetable and dry fish prices in Sri Lanka.
03
Wickrama, S., & Sandika, A. L. (2023). Impact of stocking fish fingerlings on inland fish production in Sri Lanka.
04
Wickrama, S., Koralagama, D., & Sandika, A. L. (2022). The impact of value addition on profit and pricing mechanisms of skipjack tuna dried fish processors in southern and western coast of Sri Lanka.
05
Wickrama, S., Harshana, S., & Sandika, A. L. (2021). An economic analysis of the crop losses induced by wild animals in Netolpitiya, Hambantota district.
06
Wickrama, S., Koralagama, D., & Sandika, A. L. (2021). The impact of household income on dried fish consumption in Sri Lanka.
07
Wickrama, S., Sandika, A. L., & Harshana, S. (2021). A comparison of selected Maldives and dried fish processing and handling practices among different processors in Southern Sri Lanka.
08
Wickrama, S., Sandika, A. L., & Harshana, S. (2021). Marketing methods and chains of the Maldive-fish processors: a case study in Matara District.
09
Wickrama, S., Sandika, A. L., & Harshana, S. (2021). Assessment of district inland and aquaculture fish production and productivity referring to major climatic zones in Sri Lanka.
10
Dayarathne, H. M. P. M., Sandika, A. L., & Wanniarachchi, S. D. (2020). Assessment of awareness and adoption of sustainable land management practices by tea smallholding farmers in Sri Lanka.
11
Dayarathne, H. M. P. M., Abeysekara, C., Sooriyaarachchi, P., & Sandika, A. L. (2020). Financial literacy of women entrepreneurs in floriculture industry: a case study in Battaramulla and Panadura areas in Sri Lanka.
12
Sandika, A. L., Dayarathne, H. M. P. M., & Abeysekara, A. M. W. W. N. D. B. (2019). Paddy farmers' perception on transition towards organic paddy cultivation: a case study in Matara district.
13
Harshana, S., & Sandika, A. L. (2018). Job performance of agricultural extension workers in private sector organization.
14
Sandika, A. L. (2012). Social capital improvement for protected area management: a study with regard to Hurulu International Biosphere Reserve.
15
Wijeratne, M., De Silva, W. N., & Sandika, A. L. (2004). Impact of farmer field schools on farmers' knowledge: the IPM experience in Sri Lanka.