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.

2019

• Ms. M.P.Taniya Sankalpana a final year student won the best student presenter award at the 2nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019(SAMR’19) conference held on 08-09th November 2019.She presented on “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”.
• A team that led by Prof. D.A.M De Silva, including Ms. B.M.R.L Basnayake, Mr. W.M.T.B Weddagala, Ms. W.T.N Upasena, Ms. G.K.H Nayanathara, Mr. K.K.A Dilshan and Mr. B.H.D.N De Silva from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka participated the 7th International Conference on Management and Economics 2019 which was organized by University of Ruhuna, Faculty of Management and Finance .The conference was held at Marriot Bay Resort Weligama in 15th August 2019.
• Ms. Geshani Yasodhara was awarded the best presenter at the final year research session, 2019, of the Department of Agribusiness Management
• 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 at the at the Young Food Marketing Forum 2019 organized by the department of Agribusiness Management

2018

• Ms. Ruwani Banadara, a third year student of the Department of Agribusiness Management was privileged to secure a scholarship for the JENESYS 2018 -Agriculture - First Batch Program.This was scheduled from 10th December to 18th December 2018.The program covered Japanese cutting edge technologies, cultural heritage sites (Kumamoto castle) , University of Kumamoto , Research institutes, Home-stay program and school exchange program.
• A team led by Prof. D.A.M. De Silva, including Ms. B.M.R.L. Basnayake, Mr. W.M.T.B. Weddagala, Ms. Shanika Warnakulasooriya and Ms. Piuymika Madushani from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, participated the 2nd International Conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security – FOOD QUALSS 2018 which was jointly organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management and the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Conference was held at Hotel Taj Samudra Colombo from 25th-26th October, 2018.
• Research findings were presented under following aspects;
• Ergonomics Creating Quality and Safe Culture for Processed Food: A Case of Ceylon Cinnamon Industry (B.M.R.L Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva)
• GI/ Traceability will assure the quality supply? A case of Ceylon Cinnamon ( W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva)
• Standards and certifications as a means for competitive advantage in Marketing A Case of Ceylon Cinnamon (K.P.Madushani and M.Esham)
• Quality, Safe, Free Back Yard Production: Role of Neglected
• Crops in Rural Household Economy(Shanika Warnakulasooriya and D.A.M. De Silva)
• We are very pleased to announce Ms. B.M.R.L Basnayake ,a final year student of the Department of Agribusiness Management was bestowed with prestigious awards for the Food Quality Session’s Best Presenter Award and Overall Conference Best Presentation Award for the abstract presented on the “Ergonomics Creating Quality and Safe Culture for Processed Food: A Case of Ceylon Cinnamon Industry” at the FOOD QUALSS 2018Awards Ceremony, held on the 26th of October, 2018.
• Ms. Dhilushi Dharmawardana secured the Subasena Mahaliyanaarachchi Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Department of Agribusiness Management, at the Convocation of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,2018
• Ms. B.M.R.L. Basnayake was awarded the best presenter at the final year research session, 2018, of the Department of Agribusiness Management
• Ms. R.H.N Rajapaksha (Cinnamon herbal tea), Ms. D.M.M Hewage (Cinnamon natural toothpaste) and Ms. R.S.K Dharmarathne (Cinnamon scented perfume) won respectively 2nd ,3rd and participation awards at the INNOVA 2K18 competition which was organized by the Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Ms. Shanika Warnakulasooriya won the 5th (Magic Booster) for their green innovative products at the Green Inventor Awards Ceremony,at the Sampath Bank Green Inventor , held on the 25th of May, 2018
• Mr. Tharaka Weddagala and Ms. B.M.R.L. Basnayake won 21st places (E- Food Value Chain Manager for Agricultural Production) for their green innovative products at the Green Inventor Awards Ceremony, held on the 25th of May, 2018.

2017

• Ms. Melani Harindra secured the Subasena Mahaliyanaarachchi Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Department of Agribusiness Management,at the Convocation of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,2017
• Ms. Melani Harindra was awarded the best presenter at the final year research session, 2017, of the Department of Agribusiness Management
• Ms. B.M.R.L. Basnayake won the Best presenter award- First Prize, The Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section, 11th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum, Cochin, India. (2017, November)

2016

• Ms. M.S. Elapata was awarded with the Robert Jayasekara Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and Management Special Degree Examination and also the Subasena Mahaliyanaarachchi Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Department of Agribusiness Management, at the Convocation of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 20th December 2016
• Ms. M.S. Elapata was awarded the best presenter at the final year research session, 2016 of the Department of Agribusiness Management

2015

• Ms. Mithunthi Liyanagamage was awarded the best presenter at the final year research session, 2015, of the Department of Agribusiness Management
• Ms. Erangika Mudalige secured the 4th Place at the HSBC British Council Youth Enterprise Award 2015
• Ms. Mithunthi Liyanagamage and Mr. Nuwan Wijewardana ,final year students of the department of Agribusiness Management, bestowed the opportunity to get an international exposure for their final year industrial training program at the Nottingham University, Malaysia

2014

• Ms. Mauli Gamhewage was awarded with the Robert Jayasekara Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and Management Special Degree Examination and also the Subasena Mahaliyanaarachchi Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Department of Agribusiness Management, at the Convocation of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2014
• Ms. Mauli Gamhewage was awarded the best presenter at the final year research session, 2014, of the Department of Agribusiness Management

2013

• Mr. I.C. Hettiaarchchi was awarded the best presenter at the final year research session, 2013, of the Department of Agribusiness Management

2011

• Ms. Dihani Ushmika won the 2011 HSBC Entrepreneurship award

• 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."

"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.

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