UCIARS Unveils Innovative Automated Hydroponic System
University of Colombo Agro Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) has developed an innovative automated hydroponic system as part of the students’ practical session in protected agriculture. In the initial phase of this endeavour, various plants including lettuce and strawberries were cultivated and harvested, showcasing significant achievements. This automated model requires minimal maintenance and observation, promising […]
Strengthening Agricultural Education: MOU Between Browns Agriculture Company PLC and UCIARS
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Browns Agriculture Company PLC and the Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) signifies a pivotal step towards fostering a synergistic partnership. This MOU was signed by Mr Sanjaya Nissanka, the Cluster Chief Operations Officer on behalf of Browns Agriculture Company PLC, and Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the […]
UCIARS collaborates with Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC
The University of Colombo Institute for Agro Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) has collaborated with Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC. The initial discussion on the collaboration regarding Regenerative Agriculture was held on 18th July 2023, in the presence of Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice-Chancellor, and officials from Sarvodaya Development at the Senate Hall, College […]
UOC signs an MoU to share its equipment & machines with farmers.
University of Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mr Walpola Gamage Chandrasena, Indurusiri Furniture, Kalutara on the 24th of February 2023 to share a machine for producing biodegradable plates using leftover banana leaves that would otherwise go to waste. The initiative was undertaken to find a productive use for this waste material by converting […]
UCIARS Welcomes 14th Intake of Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours Degree program
University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) admitted 240 students for the 14th intake of the Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours degree program on the 31st of January 2023. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne as the Chief Guest, Professor A. D. Ampitiyawatta, Director of […]
UCIARS Launches Department of Food Technology
University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) made a significant step in educational excellence with the introduction of the new Department of Food Technology on 31st January 2023. This establishment marked the 70th academic department in the University. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne presided over as the Chief Guest […]
Development of a Mushroom Bag Filling Machine
The machine has been developed by Mr. G. Pathum Hashan an undergraduate in the seventh batch of the Institute of Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) as a manually operated machine with 25% efficiency. He is planning to convert this manually operated machine to an electrical version. This machine fills 400 polythene bags per day and […]
Opening of New Tissue Culture Laboratory – UCIARS
A well-equipped tissue culture laboratory with modern facilities was opened on the 17th of June 2020 at the Institute of Agro Technology and Rural Sciences, Waligattha. The laboratory provides opportunities for practical activities of students, facilities for research purposes, and assistance for commercial-scale productions of in-vitro propagated planting materials.
Development of biodegradable pots with banana pseudostems for nurseries
There is a growing interest in home gardening especially in urban areas where vegetable seedlings raised in polythene bags are purchased from commercial nurseries. These polythene bags are essentially removed before planting. Taking this into consideration, the Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (IARS) has developed a user-friendly biodegradable pot for raring seedlings successfully which […]
Improved B-Learning Management system for Institute for Agro-technology
The University of Colombo was chosen as a lead implementing partner for a new UNESCO project on ICT-driven innovation; Seizing Digital Opportunities in Higher Education: Building staff capacity for ICT-driven innovation in Cambodia and Sri Lanka. This project is supported by the Shenzhen Municipal Government within the UNESCO-Shenzhen Funds-In-Trust Framework (SFIT). UNESCO project on B-Learning for […]
IIM Established a herbal garden collaboration with the IARS
Department of Dravyaguna Vignana of Institute of Indigenous Medicine Established a herbal garden collaboration with the Institute for Agro-technology & Rural Sciences of the University of Colombo on 6th November 2018 at Weligatta New Town in Hambanthota District. Staff members of the department with the director of the institute and students participated in this event […]
Waste to wealth from Banana
Banana is the major fruit crop grown in Sri Lanka and it represents nearly 58% of the total extent of fruit crop cultivation. Banana gives a year-round production and can be grown up to 1500m in elevation. The total annual production of the crop is about 1.4 Mn tons and Banana can be cultivated as […]
Catalyst for Experiential Learning for International Scholars: Creating a Niche in Tourism Industry by IHRA
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo works closely with the University of Malaya, Malaysia to provide first-hand knowledge about global learning and knowledge which propels students to accept and understand an array of different cultural and community perspectives. The Programme is a five-day visit to Sri Lanka based International Students Visiting […]
The “Praana” Cultural show at UCIARS
The “Praana” Cultural show 2018 was held on 23rd September 2018 in the Institute for Agro-technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS).
Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelor of Agro-Technology
The 9th student intake for the Bachelor of Agro-technology Degree Program held on 20.01.2018 at University of Colombo Institute for Agro-technology and Rural Sciences, Weligatta, Hambantota. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the other participants were The Director of UCIARS Prof.S. Subasingha, The Academic Department head Senior Lecture Ninsansala […]
