Department of Agribusiness Management - Events

Department of Agribusiness Management - Events

 

Colombo Manning Market and Colombo Arcade

    

Year 2017/2018 students specializing in Food Business Management had participated for a field visit under the subject of Consumer behavior in Food Marketing (FBM 21013) to Colombo Manning Market and Colombo Arcade in order to observe the consumer behavior in those two food markets on 19th July 2019. This was organized by Ms. M.S. Elapata, the Lecturer in charge of this subject

World Vision

Year 2015/2016 students specializing under Agribusiness Management had participated for a field visit to World Vision, Mahiyanganaya Regional Office and working sites on 10th of July 2019. The visit was planned under the subject, Social Interventions and Rural Development (AB 3206) to gain practical knowledge related to the subject area. This was organized by Mr. P. Sivashankar, the Lecturer in charge of this subject.

Amazon Trading (Pvt.) Ltd.

Year 2017/2018 students specializing in Food Business Management participated for a field visit to Amazon Trading (Pvt.) Ltd. on 15th November 2018. The main objective of the visit was to provide a room to study the theoretical aspects and gain practical knowledge under the subject of Organizational Behavior and Dynamics (AB 3106). This was organized by Ms. M.S. Elapata, the Lecturer in charge of this subject.

 

Amba Farm Stay and 98 Acres Tea State

Year 2013/2014 students who follow the elective course, Agricultural Tourism (AB 4102) had participated for a field visit to Amba and 98 Acres Tea States on 02nd November 2018 to obtain the theoretical and practical aspects of the course. This was organized by Dr. S.H.P. Malkanthi, the Lecturer in charge of this subject.

 

  • A workshop on Human Resource Management in Food Business was organized by the Department of Agribusiness Management for the Second Year Second Semester Food Business Management students on 18th July 2019 under the theme of "Life after graduation; Marketing Your brand". Dr. Chalinda Benaragama, Director Education unit, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, participated as the key resources person of this workshop.
  • First year first semester students of Food Business Management degree programme participated for a workshop on Personality Development which was organized by the Department of Agribusiness Management under the supervision of Senior Prof. R.P.M Mahaliyanaarachchi on 08th July 2019. Mr. Channa Karunaratne participated as the main resource person of the session.
  • Dr. A. W. Wijerathne conducted a workshop on "Statistical Analysis using SPSS Software" for the final year research students of Deaprtment of Agribusiness Management, on 2nd July 2019 at the Lecture Hall no. 01, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
  • A workshop on "Entrepreneurship and Food Innovation Management" was planned and successfully carried out on 08th April 2019 at the Auditorium of Faculty of Social Sciences. this was specifically designed for the Food Business Management students in both first year first semester and second year second semester students. It was organized by the department of Agribusiness Management under the supervision of Dr. Jeewanthi and with the participation of Mr. Lal Keerti Gunawardena, former chairman Lucky Lanka Group, (Pvt) Ltd. as the main resource person of the session.
  • A workshop on Reproductive Health and Hygiene was conducted by the Faculty Quality Assurance cell on 26th March 2019 for the first year first semester students at the auditorium of Faculty of Social Sciences. This workshop was coordinated by Prof. D.A.M. de Silva and Ms. R. N. N. Perera and, Dr. and Dr. participated as the key resource persons.
  • A workshop for the final year research students of Department of Agribusiness Management was conducted on 05th March 2019 at Lecture Hall no. 05, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences which was regarding Thesis Writing. This was conducted under the supervision of Prof. D.A.M. De Silva and Prof. O. Amarasinghe from University of Ruhuna participated as the key resource person of the programme.
  • The Academic Writing workshop proposed by Prof. D.A.M .De Silva was successfully held on 13th and 14th of December, 2018 at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. The workshop was organized by Ms. M. S. Elapata with the guidance of Prof. D.A. M De Silva and the support of the QA Cell of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. This two day workshop was conducted by Ms. Joanna Aripe, English Language Fellow, Fulbright Commission, USA.

Extension program on the control of the Fall Army Worm

The students of 2015/2016 batch successfully organized an Extension program for the subject of Agricultural Extension(AB 22012) as a continuous assessment under the guidance of Ms. R. N. N. Perera and Ms. M. S. Elapata. The extension program was on "Awareness on the control of the Fall Army Worm". The target audience of the program was the farmers in the Pabahinnaarea.It was held on 5th July 2019 at the Muthetugama temple."

Street drama on the control of the Fall Army Worm

"The first year first semester students successfully organized a street drama under the guidance of Prof. D.A.M De Silva, Dr. G.D.K.Kumara and Ms. R.N.N.Perera. The motive of the drama was to aware the villagers on the control of the Fall Army Worm". The drama was held on 31st July 2019 at the Pabahinna fair.

Walawa Nadee- Market fair

  

The students of 2012/2013 batch successfully organized an Marketing and Promotional programme for the subject of Agricultural Marketing and Postharvest Management under the guidance of Prof. D.A.M. De Silva. The program to promote the farm products of farmers in Ambilipitiya who have been obtain the GAP certificate for their products. the students have successfully launch the first progamme which branded as "Walawa Nadee- Market fair" while introducing the eco-friendly bags for customer usage.

Extension program on Micro greens

The students of 2012/2013 batch successfully organized an Extension program for the subject of Agricultural Marketing and Postharvest Management under the guidance of Prof. D.A.M. De Silva. The extension program was about a new trend in agriculture market as "Micro-greens ".The target audience of the program was the farmers in the Pabahinnaarea. It was held on 09th May 2016 at the "Village common building". Twenty village farmers participated for the programme.

Extension program on value addition and minimizing postharvest losses of pepper

  

3rd year students of B.Sc. Agricultural Sciences and Management degree- department of Agribusiness Management enrolled with pepper farmers in Balangoda and Rajawaka to provide them updated knowledge in value addition and minimizing postharvest losses of pepper as a step to uplift Sri Lankan pepper industry.

Pepper farmers around Balangoda area were invited to product development and marketing programme on 2018 to sell their products at this event. The aim was to provide them a marketing platform.

Young Food Marketing Forum 2019

The Department of Agribusiness Management of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences organized a mini research forum on 25th June 2019. The forum was conducted at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences with the participation of Year II Semester I students of the Food Business Management. This is final evaluation of Marketing Management (FBM12013) and the event organized as two sessions, Poster session and Presentation session.

Senior Prof. R.P. Mahaliyanaarachchi joined to the forum as the chief guest and it was provided a platform to encourage young students towards the research culture. At the Young Food Marketing Forum 2019, Ms. K.C.J. Premarathna was awarded as the best presenter and Ms. H.L.V.T. Rupasinghe won the first runner up and also Ms. B.A.T.K. Rupasinghe won the Second runner up place.

This event was organized by Ms. B.M.R.L.Basnayake, of the Department of Agribusiness Management under the close supervision of Prof. D. A. M. De Silva, Head/Department of Agribusiness Management.

Fashionista Food Fashion Show -2019

  

The Department of Agribusiness Management of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences organized a food fashion show on 25th June 2019. The forum was conducted at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences with the participation of Year I Semester I students of the Food Business Management. This is the final evaluation of the Personality Development (AG11010).

The event was conducted for enhance the creativity and innovative thinking and develop their soft skills. At the Fashionista Food Fashion Show -2019, Ms. P. Suhansi was awarded as the best model and Ms. N. Thavarasa won the first runner up and also Ms. G.A.A. Sewwandi won the Second runner up place.

This event was organized by Ms. B.M.R.L.Basnayake, of the Department of Agribusiness Management under the close supervision of Prof. D. A. M. De Silva, Head/Department of Agribusiness Management.

Marketing Day

   

The Marketing Day is annual program carried by the 3rd year students of the Department of Agribusiness Management. The pioneer of the concept of the Marketing day is Prof. D.A.M. De Silva and this event had now been held for almost 9 consecutives years.

Sri Lankan Day

The department do not restrict students only for academic activities but believe that students should also value and respect the unique culture of Sri Lanka. The traditional Sri Lankan evening program is an event that promotes the liveliness of the Sri Lankan culture among our undergraduates.

English Café

This program was designed to enhance the English-speaking skills of the students. This program gives the students an opportunity to develop their own product and sell them to academic staff, academic supportive staff and their colleagues. Everyone who are willing to participate can join with them and enjoy their products while having a cup of tea. During this hour the participants must speak only in English