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Technology Transfer Division<\/h1>\n

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Research Division<\/p>\n

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Agronomy Division<\/p>\n

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Crop Protection Division<\/p>\n

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Economics & Agribusiness<\/p>\n

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Genetics & Plant Breeding Division<\/p>\n

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Plant Physiology Division<\/p>\n

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Coconut Processing Research Division<\/p>\n

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Soils and Plant Nutrition Division<\/p>\n

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Tissue Culture Division<\/p>\n

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Technology Transfer Division<\/p>\n

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body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Educational and training programmes for trainers of other organizations[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Training on coconut based products for technical officers attached to the Vidatha Centers and medium and small scale entrepreneurs in the main coconut growing areas[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Training programmes for field staff of plantation companies[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb 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_builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Educational programmes, seminars, workshops for groups of growers and entrepreneurs on coconut cultivation and management of plantations and coconut based products[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Farmer Field Schools as a tool in technology dissemination in the small holder sector[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Crop Clinics in collaboration with the regional staff of CCB[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Establishment of farmer managed field demonstrations in coconut growing areas[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Participate in public and agricultural exhibitions[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Undertake field inspections on specific field problems of stakeholders on request[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Persuasive Extension Programme, holistic approach to improve the productivity of coconut lands[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Provide technical support and information services to growers, entrepreneurs and the general public who visit the Institute for their technical needs[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Handle advisory correspondence and provide advisory services through dedicated telephone (031-2257688)[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Educational and familiarization programmes for teachers and students of schools and higher educational institutions[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Maintain the CRI museum as a coconut technology educational centre[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Provide the audio visual and other facilities at the CRI auditorium[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Develop new tools for effective self learning, training and educational programmes[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ 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visual materials – video documentaries, CDs, Interactive Multimedia CDs, posters, hand outs, display boards[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Conduct mass media programmes; TV, Radio and Newspapers[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#0a2d61″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”16px” content_max_width=”96%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||7px|||” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” icon_font_size=”16px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0a2d61″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]Maintain a Coconut Technology Park as one stop educational and informational centre established at the CRI Head Quarters[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||4px|||” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” 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Head of the Division<\/p>\n

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Technology Transfer Officer<\/p>\n

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Technical Officer<\/p>\n

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Technical Officer<\/p>\n

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Senior Lab and Field Attendant<\/p>\n

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Lab and Field Attendant<\/p>\n

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Lab and Field Attendant<\/p>\n

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Senior General Worker (Office Attendant)<\/p>\n

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Office Attendant<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Recent Publications” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#0a2d61″ header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||17px|||” custom_css_blurb_image=”width:90px;||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=”2013″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. HERATH, C.S. Does Intention lead to behaviour? A case study of the Czech Republic farmers. AGRIC. ECON. \u2013 CZECH. The Czech Acadamy of Agricultural Sciences, Slezska, Praha, Czech Republic, 2013 59 (3). ISSN: 0139-570X<\/p>\n

2. Herath C.S., Wijekoon K.M.R.T. Study on attitudes and perceptions of organic and non-organic coconut growers towards organic coconut farming. IDESIA (Chile), University of Tarapac\u00e1, Chile, 2013, Vol 31 (2) ISSN: 0073-4675.<\/p>\n

3. Herath C.S., Chandrarathna J.P.T.R. and Abewickrama S.W.R.K. Major problems encountered by the coconut growers who visit coconut technology park of Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, The journal of the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka (COCOS), 2013, Vol. 20 (1) ISSN: 0255-4100[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2012″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Herath, C. S. Do Belief Differences Lead to Change in Behavior? A Study of Sri Lankan Coconut Farmers. International Journal of Coconut Research and Development (CORD). Asian and Pacific Coconut Community P.O. Box 1343, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2012, Vol. 28, no.1. ISSN: 0215-1162[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2010″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

1. Herath, C.S. (2010). Motivation is a potential variable to explain farmers\u2019 behavioral change in agricultural technology adoption decisions, The journal of E+M Economics and Management, Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Economics, Liberec, Czech Republic, 3: ISSN: 1212-3609.<\/p>\n

2. Herath, C.S. (2010). Eliciting Salient Beliefs are Critical to Predict Behavioral Change in Theory of Planned Behavior, The journal of e-psychologie, \u010ceskomoravsk\u00e1 psychologick\u00e1 spole\u010dnost, kladenska, Praha, Czech Republic, 4 (3): ISSN: 1802-8853.<\/p>\n

3. Herath, C.S. (2010). The Impact of Motivation on Farmers Decision Making on Technology Adoption with reference to Sri Lanka and Czech Republic, Proceedings of the 15th International Business Information Management Association (IBIMA), Cairo, Egypt, ISBN: 978-0-9821489-4-5.<\/p>\n

4. Herath, C.S. (2010). Affect of socioeconomic characters to predictors of behavior: A study based on Sri Lankan and Czech Republic farmers, International Scientific Ph.D. and Post Docs Conference, Faculty of Business and Management, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, ISBN: 978-80-214-4081-4.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2009″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Herath, C.S. and Porvaznik, J. (2009). Integration of behavioral theories provide hybrid vigor in explaining farmers\u2019 technology adoption decisions, 2nd International scientific conference for PhD students and young scientist, School of Business Administration in Karvina, Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, ISBN: 978-80-7248-553-6.<\/p>\n

2. Herath, C.S. and Porvaznik, J. (2009). Determinants of factors affecting farmers\u2019 behavior in technology adoption decision making with respect to developing countries, 5th International Bata Conference for PhD Students and Young Researchers, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic, ISBN: 978-80-7318-812-2.<\/p>\n

3. Herath, C.S. and Porvaznik, J. (2009). Motivation and their use in behavior of farmers in technology adoption with reference to developing countries, 1st International PhD Students Conference \u2013 New Economic Challenges, Faculty of Economics and administration, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, ISBN: 978-80-210-4815-7[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2008″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Herath, C.S. and Porvaznik, J. (2008). The nexus between community development programmes (Farmer Field School approach) and economic growth in developing countries: with reference to Sri Lanka, International scientific conference for PhD students and young scientist, School of Business Administration in Karvina, Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, ISBN: 978-80-7248-504-8.<\/p>\n

2. Herath, C.S. (2008). Impact of Farmer Field School Approach on Market Failure, \u201cCommerce in Modern Society: Theory and Practice\u201d, International Conference, Department of Economics and Management of Commerce of University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria, ISBN: 978-954-21-0371-4.<\/p>\n

3. Herath, C.S. and Idirisinghe, M.S.K. (2008). Determinants of Cultural Differences and Cultural Barriers: Special Reference with Sri Lanka, International conference devoted to the European intercultural dialogue, Department of Languages, Faculty of Humanities, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic, ISBN: 978-80-7318-768-2.<\/p>\n

4. Herath, C.S. (2008). Participatory Development Communication (Farmer Field School) is an Effective Tool for Rural Poverty Alleviation in Sri Lanka, \u201cMEKON 2008\u201d, 10th International Conference, Faculty of Economics, VSB \u2013 Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, ISBN: 978-80-248-1704-0.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2005″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Perera, B.S.P.S.S., Fernandopulle, M.N.D. and Herath, C.S. (2005). Assesment of the Level of Adoption of Fertilizer Application by Coconut Small Holders in Chilaw Area, Proceedings of 5th Agricultural Research Symposium Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation management Wayamba University of Sri lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN: 955-8746-03-7<\/p>\n

2. Karunarathna, N.D.C.R., Fernandopulle, M.N.D. and Herath, C.S. (2005). Assessment of distribution and probable causes of leaf scorch disorder and tapering disorder in coconut palm of small holders in Welpalla coconut development office range, Proceedings of 5th Agricultural Research Symposium Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation management Wayamba University of Sri lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN: 955-8746-03-7[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2004″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Herath, C.S., Jayawardana, J.K.J.P. and Henry, P.A. (2004). Assessment of knowledge level and factors affecting adoption of Red weevil control measures of the small holding sector in Kuliyapitiya region, International Conference, 75th anniversary Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 955-9013-03-3<\/p>\n

2. Jayawardana, J.K.J.P., Herath, C.S. and Ranasinghe, R.A.L.C. (2004). Assessment of Present Situation of the Coconut Small holders in Kuliyapitiya Region, International Conference, 75th anniversary Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 955-9013-03-3[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2003″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0a2d61″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#0a2d61″ title_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. Herath, C.S. and Nissanka, S.P. (2003). An Assessment of Recreational Value of Udawattekle Royal Forest Park, Tropical Agriculture Research, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 15; ISSN: 1016-1422[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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