Sabaragamuwa Provincial Department of Agriculture

Discover the heart of agricultural innovation and development at the Department of Provincial Agriculture. As stewards of rural prosperity, we are committed to fostering sustainable farming practices, enhancing food security, and empowering rural communities. Explore our initiatives in crop management, livestock production, agricultural extension services, and environmental conservation. Join us in cultivating a resilient agricultural sector that nourishes both people and the planet, ensuring a prosperous future for generations to come.

Subject Areas

These are the different agricultural practices done by the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Department of Agriculture.

Paddy Cultivation

Fruit Cultivation

Vegetable Cultivation

Mushroom Cultivation

Beekeeping

Supplemental Food Crop Cultivation

Gardening

Potato Cultivation

Organic Cultivation

Soil Conservation

floriculture

Agricultural Mechanization

School Agriculture Programs

High Tech Agriculture

Establishment of GAP Farms

Women Agricultural Extension Activities

Agricultural Media Activities

Crop Clinic

Services of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Department of Agriculture

  • Providing new agricultural knowledge to farmers.
  • Implementation of various subsidy schemes for agricultural programs.
  • Production and distribution of high quality seeds and planting material.
  • Introduction of post-harvest techniques.
  • Implementation of research and experiments in agricultural fields.
  • Implementation of new types and varieties in the province.
  • Agricultural Statistics and Data Collection.
  • Training for farmers officials and school students.
  • Promotion of organic farming.
  • Orientation of youth towards agriculture.
  • Promotion of mushroom cultivation and beekeeping.
  • Implementation of services provided for sales activities.
  • Providing gardening technology.
  • Propagation of indigenous potato crops.
  • Carrying out womens agricultural extension activities.
  • Implementation of the Pesticides Act.
  • Implementation of the Plant Protection Act.
  • Implementation of the Soil Conservation Act.
  • Soil testing and fertilizer recommendations.
  • Implementation of school agriculture programs.
  • Implementation of foreign sponsored agricultural projects.
  • Guidance for agribusiness.
  • Implementation of agricultural special projects.
  • GAP certification for farmers.