Emer. Prof. Mahinda Wijeratne

Emer. Prof. Mahinda Wijeratne

Professor Emeritus
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 Rural Development Technology Dissemination Farming Systems Research Agricultural Policy

Biography

Emer. Prof. Mahinda Wijeratne is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Research interests include Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.

Journal Publications

Total: 76
01
M Wijeratne The paradigm shift of agricultural extension from technology transfer towards participatory approaches. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2024
02
JC Edirisinghe, H Ranjan, H Herath, UKJ Mudalige, M Wijeratne, . Impact of climate on tea yield: an empirical investigation from Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 52 (2), 2024
03
M Wijeratne Practicing Sustainable Irrigation Management Through Indigenous Knowledge System: Case studies from Sri Lanka. Environmental and Ecological Sustainability Through Indigenous Traditions …, 2024
04
MK Samaraweera, M Wijeratne IDENTIFICATION OF EXTENSION NEEDS IN TEA PROCESSING: CASE OF LOW COUNTRY TEA FACTORIES. Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2022
05
N De Silva, M Wijeratne Achieving Community Development through an Agricultural Extension Programme: Technology Dissemination for Mushroom Farmers. Journal of Learning for Development 8 (2), 398-411, 2021
06
M Perera, M Wijeratne Relationship between remittances, rural primary education: a case study on a group of remittance beneficiaries. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences 40 (1), 2017
07
M Amarathunga, W Wanigasundera, M Wijeratne Clientele satisfaction towards the public-private partnership extension model introduced for technology dissemination in tea smallholding sector in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research 28 (4), 2017
08
K Piyasiri, M Wijeratne Comparison of the cultivated area, the production trends of Ceylon cinnamon with the main competitors in the worlds’ total cinnamon market. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications 6 (1), 476-480, 2016
09
M Wijeratne, K Piyasiri Conservation of crop wild relatives: a Sri Lankan experience in community participation. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 18 (2), 2016
10
M Perera, M Wijeratne Effects of the Use of Inward Remittances on Primary Education by Rural Households-A Case Study in the Galewela DS Area. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015
11
R Rajapakse, D Ratnasekera, NP Dissanayaka, KAS Kodikara, . Journal of the University of Ruhuna. Journal of the University of Ruhuna 3 (1-2015), 2014
12
M Wijeratne, ND Silva Mobile phone intervention for Sri Lankan mushroom producers. Asian Association of Open Universities Journal 9 (1), 57-63, 2014
13
M Wijeratne Climate Smart Agriculture: A Solution to adverse effects of climate change. Journal of the University of Ruhuna 1 (2), 2014
14
P Mangala, CS De Silva, SD Jayasekara, S Gunawickrama, . Journal of the University of Ruhuna. Development 2 (1-2), 33-39, 2014
15
M Wijeratne, SKM Ali, RKC Kumara, MIU Manikarachchi, P Kumara, . Journal of the University of Ruhuna. Journal of the University of Ruhuna 1 (2-2013), 0
16
SSLR Tripp, M Wijeratne, VH Piyadasa After School: The Outcome of Farmer Field Schools in Southern Sri Lanka: Robert Tripp, Mahinda Wijeratne, V. Hiroshini Piyadasa. Self-Sufficient Agriculture, 173-199, 2012
17
DN Koralagama, M Wijeratne, WN De Silva Emergence of participatory rural appraisal (PRA) technique as a strategy towards sustainable development: a Sri Lankan experience. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics …, 2007
18
M Wijeratne, G Samaraweera Farmer Field School: An Agricultural Dissemination Technique. Mahinda Wijeratne, Department of Agric. Economics, Faculty of Agriculture …, 2007
19
M Kywe, MR Finckh, A Bürkert, A Elhagwa, C Richter, A Gedamu, . Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, Heft 2, Jg. 108. kassel university press, 2007
20
N Fernando, W Wijesuriya, M Wijeratne Application of quantitative techniques for participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Belihuloya, 2007
21
M Seneviratne, W Wanigasundera, M Wijeratne The beliefs in supernatural forces in Kitul (Caryota urens L.) industry in Sri Lanka. Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya: Peradeniya, 2007
22
R Tripp, M Wijeratne, HH Piyadasa After school: the outcome of farmer field schools in southern Sri Lanka. Self-Sufficient Agriculture, Labor and Knowledge in Small Scale Farming, 2006
23
R Tripp, M Wijeratne, VH Piyadasa What should we expect from farmer field schools? A Sri Lanka case study. World development 33 (10), 1705-1720, 2005
24
MTR Jayasinghe, MD Wijeratne Earthquake resistance of loadbearing brickwork structures. The Institution of Engineers: Colombo, 2005
25
K Herath, JC Edirisinghe, M Wijeratne, D Dissanayake Reasons for abandoning rubber cultivation. a case study using Bayesian network (BN) approach. Rubber Research Institute: Agalawatte, 2004
26
MS Perera, C Sivayoganathan, M Wijeratne Technical knowledge, adoption of farming practices to farmer level extension communication of outgrower farmers of Sri Lankan sugar industry. Sugar Tech 5 (3), 121-129, 2003
27
W Prasad, M Wijeratne Agricultural extension, farmer needs for technology. International Rice Research Notes 28 (2), 55-56, 2003
28
M Wijeratne Yield performance under the rice yaya demonstration program in Sri Lanka: a case study. Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), 2003
29
M Wijeratne, D Dissanayake, W Wijesuriya, K Herath, J Edirisinghe, . Preference ranking as a participatory tool in identifying farmers' perceptions in planning effective dissemination programmes. Rubber Research Institute. Agalawatta, 2003
30
VS Jayamanne, M Wijeratne, CM Wijayaratna Adoptability of New Technology in the Small-Holdings Tea Sector. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics …, 2002
31
RG Jörgensen, F Waswa, H Eggers, T Kutsch, CJ Arene, M Mkpado, . Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, Heft 2, Jg. 103. kassel university press, 2002
32
K Piyasiri, M Wijeratne Comparison between Market Share of Sri Lanka, Key Competitors in the Total Cinnamon Market (2000–2013). Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015
33
MD Wijeratne, MRT Jayasinghe Wind loads for high rise building constructed in Sri Lanka. IESL, 1998
34
M Wijeratne An FSR/E Application: Identification of Targets for Technology Generation, Transfer. Der Tropenlandwirt-Journal of Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics 99 …, 1998
35
KH Dharmasena, M Wijeratne Analysis of nutritional contribution of homegardening. Der Tropenlandwirt-Journal of Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics 97 …, 1996
36
M Wijeratne, IRN Abeydeera Farmer performance in a rice-based farming system: differences between new, old systems. International Rice Research Notes (Philippines) 20 (4), 1995
37
M Wijeratne, IRN Abeydeera Farmer participation, cost effectiveness of bulk fertilizer purchasing scheme in Sri Lanka. International Rice Research Notes (Philippines) 20 (3), 1995
38
M Wijeratne Knowledge gap on agrochemical use in rice farming. Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), 1994
39
M Wijeratne extension linkage: differences in formal, actual situations. Der Tropenlandwirt-Journal of Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics 95 …, 1994
40
M Wijeratne, PAN Chandrasiri Dissemination of new technology in a farming systems research, extension programme: diffusion of rice varieties in an area with poor production potential. Experimental Agriculture 29 (4), 503-507, 1993
41
M Wijeratne, TLL Chandrakumara Price difference of rice grades: case of parboiled, raw rice. International Rice Research Notes (Philippines) 18 (1), 1993
42
M WIJERATNE Utilization of Agricultural Knowledge Systems in. Rōhaṇa, 25, 1991
43
M Wijeratne Farmer, Extension, Research in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Study of the Agricultural Knowledge System with Special Reference to Rice Production in Matara District. Wageningen: Agricultural University, PUDOC, 1989
44
M Wijeratne Farmer, extension, research in Sri Lanka: an empirical study of the agricultural knowledge system with special reference to Matara district. PQDT-Global, 1988
45
APS Malsha, APR Jayasinghe, M Wijeratne Effect of ICT on agricultural production: A Sri Lankan case study.
46
M Wijeratne, WN De Silva Implications of interventions: Sri Lankan experience on lifelong learning for farmers.
47
HKJ Ekanayaka, M Wijeratne Adoption of preharvest interval in rice cultivation.
48
M Wijeratne Agricultural Knowledge Transfer: A Sri Lankan Experience.
49
M Wijeratne, WN Silva Farmer categorization based on farmer performance index: identifying the targets of agricultural extension.
50
M Wijeratne Pesticide in vegetable cultivation: misuse in blanket spraying.
51
W Wijesuriya, D Dissanayake, K Herath, J Edirisinghe, M Wijeratne, . Possible causes of low rubber yields in smallholder units in Sri Lanka.
52
M Seneviratne, W Wanigasundara, M Wijeratne Use of seasoning mixtures for enhancing flow of sap of Kitul (Caryota urensL.) in Sri Lanka.
53
M Wijeratne, WN Silva, AL Sandika Impact of farmer field schools on farmers' knowledge: the IPM experience in Sri Lanka.
54
W Wijesuriya, D Dissanayake, M Wijeratne, J Edirisinghe, K Herath, . Preference ranking as a participatory tool in identifying farmers' perceptions in planning effective dissemination programmes.
55
U Pathirana, M Wijeratne Yield performance under the riceyayademonstration program in Sri Lanka: a case study.
56
M Wijeratne, WN Silva Differences in farmer performance in two rice-growing areas.
57
M Wijeratne, IW Senevirathna, W Abeysekara, PC Sandarenu Identification of farmers' problems and appropriate solutions: use of PRA techniques in agricultural development.
58
M Perera, M Wijeratne The Use of Participatory Rural Appraisal Technique to Identify Farmers' Needs in Agricultural Development.
59
MWAI Wijeratne A Physical development strategy for the revitalization of the declared conserved zone in Colombo-Fort.
60
M Wasantha, M Wijeratna, P Sivarajah Comparative analysis of costs incurred by seed growers and nonseed growers.
61
W Wijesuriya, D Dissanayake, M Wijeratne, K Herath, JC Edirisinghe Reasons for abandoning rubber cultivation: a case study using Bayesian network (BN) approach.
62
M Wijeratna, WN Silva Status of rice seed production in Sri Lanka: some bottlenecks.
63
M Wijeratne Technology adoption, farmer experimentation and their reactions under two production conditions.
64
M Wijeratne, PAN Chandrasiri Varietal diffusion in a rice farming system.
65
M Wijeratne, K Fernando, AS Widanapathirana Sri Lanka: trends in the utilization of fertilizers and agro-chemicals in paddy production: a comparative study based on two water regimes.
66
M Wijeratne, WAT Abeysekara Diffusion trends of institutional innovations: farmers' pension and social security benefit scheme of Sri Lanka.
67
M Wijeratne Agricultural knowledge transfer: a Sri Lankan experience in a rice-based farming system.
68
KGC Dharmasena, GA Reushe, M Wijeratne, WP Madawanarachchi A survey of the seed supply and distribution of paddy varieties originating at the Bombuwela Research Estate (Sri Lanka).
69
M Wijeratne Farmers' knowledge of agricultural practices: a Sri Lankan experience.
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M Wijeratne Knowledge storage and retrieval: two important processes in a dissemination system.
71
M Wijeratne Farmer, extension and research in Sri Lanka: an empirical study of the agricultural knowledge system with special ref. to rice production in Hatara District.
72
M Wijeratne, A Dissanayaka, N de Silva, W Wijesuriya Identifying Limitations of Agricultural Extension Workers in Implementing Farm Business Schools: A Sri Lankan Case Study.
73
A Acid, RH Income, F Enterprises, M Kywe, MR Finckh, A Buerkert, . Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics.
74
MK Samaraweera, M Wijeratne Technology Transfer Efforts towards Tea Manufacturers in Matara District, Sri Lanka.
75
M Wijeratne, N De Silva Asian Association of Open Universities Journal.
76
AL Ranawake, UGS Amarasingha, N Dahanayake, W Aththanyaka, . Journal of the University of Ruhuna. Journal of the University of Ruhuna ISSN 2345, 9387, 0

Conference Publications

Total: 5
01
W Wijesuriya, A Dissanayake, L Samarappuli, M Wijeratne, K Gunaratne, . Issues and perspectives of smallholder rubber farmers and possible solutions for sustainable rubber farming in non-traditional rubber growing areas. Proc. 2nd Symposium on Plantation Crop Research, 16-17, 2008
Open
02
BW Wijesuriya, D Dissanayake, H Herath, M Wijeratne, P Gunarathne, . Priorities for technology transfer in non-traditional rubber growing areas in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the third symposium on plantation Crop Research–Stakeholder …, 2010
Open
03
KNN De Silva, M Wijeratne Agricultural extension programme development: Use of participatory rural appraisal techniques. Proceedings, 64th annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for …, 2008
Open
04
M Wijeratne Agriculture: past, present, future. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for …, 2007
Open
05
M Wijeratne Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture, Environment 2011:" green Technologies for Sustainable Development": Abstracts. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2011
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