Overview
The Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture is a key practical and research resource spread across approximately 65 acres of land at Mapalana, Kamburupitiya. The farm provides hands-on learning opportunities for students and serves as a platform for cutting-edge agricultural research.
Crops & Plantations
| Crop / Plantation | Area / Details |
|---|---|
| Paddy | ~7 acres |
| Sugarcane | Commercial and research plots |
| Gliricidia | Used as green manure and shade trees |
| Orchard | Mango, Papaw, Coconut |
| Vegetables | Seasonal crops for teaching & research |
| Medicinal Plants | Research and community extension |
Animal Units
🏃 Poultry Unit
Broiler and layer operations for teaching practical animal production and poultry management skills.
🐄 Cattle Unit
A mixed herd of dairy and beef cattle. Used for teaching animal husbandry, dairy management, and livestock research.
🐐 Goat Unit
Small-scale goat production unit used for small-ruminant research and teaching.
Other Facilities
- Orchid Houses — Controlled-environment structures for orchid breeding and floriculture research
- Nursery — Production of planting material for distribution and research
Aims of the Research Farm
- Teaching & Practical Training — Provides a real-world agricultural setting for undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply classroom knowledge
- Research — Supports ongoing research projects across crop science, animal science, soil science, and agricultural engineering
- Income Generation — Farm produce generates income that is reinvested into faculty development and student activities