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Department of Agribusiness Management - Research and Knowledge Dissemination

 

Books/Book Chapters/Monographs/Reports

  • Wijesinghe, W.P.S, Sivashankar P., and Malkanthi S.H.P. (2019). 'Consumer Willingness to Pay for Organic Food in Colombo Municipal Council: Evidence from Conjoint Analysis', in Aslam, M. Cooper M.J.M., Gnanapala A,. Gamage T (ed.) Managerial Dilemmas in Developing Countries: Business, Marketing, Finance and Tourism, Cambridge Scholars, UK. pp. 164-176.(Chapter 14).
  • Malkanthi S.H.P and Krishani, A.A.C. (2019). A Study of the Cinnamon Value Chain in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, in Aslam, M. Cooper M.J.M., Gnanapala A,. Gamage T (ed.) Managerial Dilemmas in Developing Countries: Business, Marketing, Finance and Tourism, Cambridge Scholars, UK. pp. 176-184. (Chapter 15).
  • Mahaliyanarachchi R P, 2017, Agri Tourism : Segment of Rural Tourism, Department of Agri Business Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Mahaliyanarachchi R P, 2014, Agro tourism, Department of Agri Business Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Mahaliyanarachchi R P, 2015, Agri Tourism Farms and Farm stays, Department of Agri Business Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Esham, M. (2012): Lessons for Farmer Based Organizations (FBO) in Sri Lanka: Experiences from Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) in Japan. In H. D. Karunaratne (Ed.) A Journey in Harmony: Sixty years of Japan - Sri Lanka relation. University of Colombo Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-50475-4-8.
  • Larsen, K., Bandara, D. C., Esham, M., & Unantenne, R. (2016). Promoting University-industry Collaboration in Sri Lanka: Status, Case Studies, and Policy Options. World Bank Publications. ISBN 978-1-4648-0929-3.
  • Esham, M., Rosairo, H.S.R., Wijeratne, A.W. (2018). Future of Work for Tea Smallholders in Sri Lanka. International Labour Organization, ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
  • Cordell, D. J., Dominish, E., Esham, M., & Jacobs, B. (2017). Towards Phosphorus and Climate Smart Agriculture in Sri Lanka.
  • Report on National export strategy- Spices and concentrates-Coauthored by Prof.D.A.M.De Silva
  • Report on Value chain dynamics and small scale sector, FAO-NORAD small scale fishery value chain- Coauthored by Prof.D.A.M.De Silva

 

Student Abstract Publications at Conferences

Student Publications in 2019

  • M.P.T.R Sankalpana, Elapata M.S. (2019). “The case study on the assessment of Supplier Satisfaction on Creating Shared Value programs of Organic Tea Processing Organizations and the moderating effect of Corporate Image”.,2nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019(SAMR’19) conference held on 08-09th November 2019.
  • Upasena, W.T.N, Nayanathara, G.K.H, Dilshan K.K.A,De Silva B.H.D.N ,De Silva,D.A.M Basnayake, B.M.R.L, Weddagala, W.M.T.B, “Economic Impact of Wildlife Pestilence : A Case of Imbulpe and Haldumulla DS Divisions In Sri Lanka”, 7th international Conference on Management and Economics 2019,University of Ruhuna ,2019

Student Publications in 2018

  • Prasangi K.W.V, Malkanthi S.H.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C, Elapata M. S (2018). Coconut Production and Marketing Issues of Small Scale Farmers in Mini Coconut Triangle. Book of Abstract, SLCARP, International Agricultural Research Symposium 2018,Sri Lanka Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture,2018
  • Galappaththi U.T.A, Malkanthi S.H.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C, Elapata M. S (2018). An Investigation of constraints and opportunities in Agriculture Inputs Marketing in Hambantota District. Book of Abstract, SLCARP, International Agricultural Research Symposium 2018, Sri Lanka Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture,2018.
  • Basnayake B.M.R.L. and De Silva D.A.M. (2018,October).Ergonomics Creating Quality and Safe Culture for Processed Food: A Case of Ceylon Cinnamon Industry – 2nd International Conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security
  • Basnayake B.M.R.L. De Silva D.A.M. and Naoki Hirotsu (2018, September). Economics of Ergonomics: A case of Cinnamon industry in Sri Lanka, 6th international conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research (SLJCR), University of Peradeniya.
  • B.M.R.L. Basnayake, W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva(2018,July). The Feminist Approach to Value Chain Membership: Case of Small Scale Fishery Value Chains in Sri Lanka. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018,Seattle, Washington, USA.
  • B.M.R.L. Basnayake, W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva(2018,July). Nutrition value chain analysis: Place of Women Fish Processors. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018,Seattle, Washington, USA.

Student Publications in 2017

  • Pinnagoda S.U, Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C ,Elapata M.S,Mudalige H.M.D.E.H (2017). Consumer Behavior towards Fast Food Consumption: A Case Study in Kiribathgoda Area .Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-058-4.6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 3rd -5 th May,2017,7
  • Basnayake B.M.R.L. and De Silva D.A.M. (2017, November). Gendered Timeline of the Market Landscape of the Fisheries Industry in Sri Lanka. The Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section, 11th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum, Cochin, India.
  • Basnayake B.M.R.L., Weddagala W.M.T.B., Mahaliyanaarachi R.P., Sivashankar P. and Elapata M.S. (2017, November). Awareness of Paddy Farmers on Climate Change and Its Impact on Crop Production: A study in Kalthota Irrigation Scheme. 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenapura.
  • Basnayake B.M.R.L., Weddagala W.M.T.B. and De Silva D.A.M. (2017, May). A Gender Lens: Gender Sensitive Value Chain Selection in Wild Flower Industry. 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Student Publications in 2016

  • Weddagala W.M.T.B, Basnayake B.M.R.L. Wijesekara H.M.L, N.R.D.S. Dharmathilaka, K.K.A. Kiriveldeniya and De Silva D.A.M (2016 December). Mobile Market Decision Support System and its Application in Agricultural Marketing in Sri Lanka and Banana Value Delivery Network. 3rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Weddagala W.M.T.B. Basnayake B.M.R.L., Wijesekara H.M.L., N.R.D.S. Dharmathilaka, K.K.A. Kiriveldeniya and De Silva D.A.M (2016 December). Study on Recognizing What Cause the Imperfection in Value Delivery Network Present in Embilipitiya–Ratnapura District. 3rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Wijesinghe WPS, Sivashankar P (2016) Consumer Preferences for Organic Food in Colombo Municipal Council, 1stIntradisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 10th -12th August
  • Nandasiri SHAK, Wijayasekara DC.,. Sivashankar P, Hettiarachchi IC (2016), A Study on Relationship between Psychological Contract and the Employment Relationship, 1stIntradisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 10th -12th August

Student Publications in 2015

  • Elapata M.S, Hettiarachchi I.C, Sivashankar. P, Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P,Bandara B.E.S (2015).The Role of Field Level Extension officers at DiviNeguma Rural Development Program: A Study in Rathnapura District. Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-589-201-8.In Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, IPURSE 2015, 5th -6 th November 2015 ,71
  • Gamhewage MI, Sivashankar P, Mahaliyanaarachchi RP, Wijeratne AW, Hettiarachchi IC, (2015) Women Participation in Urban Agriculture and its Influence on Family Economy - Sri Lankan Experience, The Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 10(3), Pp 192-206
  • Farmers Perception on Cultivating Herbal Plants as an Agribusiness Venture: A study at Pambahinna Agrarian Services Division", Proceedings of the 5th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 29th and 30th, 2015
  • Bandara, B.E.S., De Silva, D.A.M. and B.N.G.S. Premarathne. (2015). Perspectives of undergraduates on librabry use: A case of undergraduates of agricultural sciences, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE), Sri Lanka Vol. 19, pp 19

Student Publications in 2014

  • Gamage, A.S.H. and D.A.M. De Silva. (2014). An investigation on management perceptions over the triple bottom line (TBL) concept: A study in the tea plantations industry of Sri Lanka, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Ushmika, W. D., De Silva, D.A.M. and K.G.J. Fernando. (2014). Impact of supervisor’s gender on organizational governance: a case of export processing industry in Sri Lanka, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Amarasena, D.K.G., De Silva, D.A.M. and K.G.J. Fernando. (2014). Impact of business process reengineering (BPR) on human capital performance: A case of export processing industry, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Hettiarachchi, I.C. and De Silva, D.A.M. (2014). An investigation of human resource management practices and issues of the small and medium export processing firms, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Student Full Paper Publications at Conferences

  • B.M.R.L. Basnayake, W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva(2018,July). The Feminist Approach to Value Chain Membership: Case of Small Scale Fishery Value Chains in Sri Lanka. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018,Seattle, Washington, USA.
  • B.M.R.L. Basnayake, W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva(2018,July). Nutrition value chain analysis: Place of Women Fish Processors. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018,Seattle, Washington, USA.