{"id":9386,"date":"2026-07-01T03:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/?p=9386"},"modified":"2026-07-09T03:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:51:05","slug":"workshop-on-smart-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/?p=9386","title":{"rendered":"Workshop on SMART Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Workshop on SMART Agriculture Empowers Youth Farmers in Northern and Eastern Provinces<\/strong><\/p>

The Outreach Committee of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, successfully organized a one-day workshop on \u201cSMART Agriculture\u201d on 1st July 2026 at the Faculty of Agriculture, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi.<\/p>

The programme brought together 112 participants, including agricultural instructors, youth farmers, Commercial Bank beneficiary farmers, and staff members from the Northern and Eastern Provinces. The event aimed to transfer modern agricultural technologies to farmers and young entrepreneurs, encourage the adoption of SMART farming practices for environmental sustainability and increased productivity, and inspire youth to pursue agriculture as a modern and profitable enterprise.<\/p>

The workshop commenced with opening remarks by Dr. S. J. Arasakesary, Outreach Committee member, followed by an introduction to the outreach mission of JICA-PRECIDA by Dr. Yuka Sasaki. Participants gained valuable insights into Precision Agriculture from Professor K. Pakeerathan and learned about the applications, benefits, and challenges of SMART farming systems through a session conducted by Professor N. Kannan.<\/p>

A major highlight of the programme was the extensive field training sessions, where participants received hands-on experience in innovative agricultural technologies. The demonstrations included setting up automated indoor farms, real-time monitoring and hyperspectral image processing, drone applications in agriculture, modern farm machinery, and compost and vermitechnology for SMART farming systems. The sessions were facilitated by academic staff and technical teams from the Faculty of Agriculture.<\/p>

Youth farmers representing Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Mannar, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Trincomalee actively participated in the workshop, reflecting the growing interest in technology-driven agriculture across the region.<\/p>

The programme concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony, feedback session, and wrap-up conducted by Professor K. Pakeerathan, marking another significant milestone in the University of Jaffna’s commitment to promoting sustainable and innovative agricultural practices among the younger generation.<\/p>

The Faculty of Agriculture remains dedicated to empowering farming communities through knowledge sharing, technological advancement, and collaborative outreach initiatives that contribute to the future of Sri Lankan agriculture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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08.45 am \u2013 09.00 am<\/strong><\/td>Registration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
09.00 am \u2013 09.05 am<\/td>Opening remarks by Dr.S.J.Arasakesary Outreach Chair member<\/td><\/tr>
09.05 am \u2013 09.10 am<\/td>Outreach mission of JICA-PRECIDA Dr.Yuka Sasaki<\/td><\/tr>
09.10 am \u2013 09.35 am<\/td>Introduction to PRECISION Agriculture: Professor K Pakeerathan<\/td><\/tr>
09.35 am \u2013 10.00 am<\/td>

How does SMART agriculture farms work and its pros and Cons<\/p>

Professor. N.Kannan<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

10.00 am \u2013 10.10 am<\/strong><\/td>Refreshment <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10.30 am \u201312.15 pm<\/td>

Field Training G1:<\/p>

How to setup automated indoor farms: Prof.N.Kannan\u2019s Team<\/p>

Real time monitoring and Hyperspectral image processing: Mr.S.Kabilan and Team<\/p>

Drone Technology for farms: Mr.M.Rajeethan<\/p><\/td>

Field Training GII:<\/p>

Farm Machineries: Mr.S.Sritharan and Mr.Diriyan and farm team<\/p>

Compost and Vemitechnology for SMART farms: Dr.Mrs.A.Sayanthan and Dr.N.Thiruchchelvan<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

12.15 pm\u201313.00 pm<\/strong><\/td>Open house Lunch <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
13.00 pm\u201315.00 pm<\/td>

Field Training G1:<\/p>

Farm Machineries: Mr.S.Sritharan and Mr.Diriyan and farm team<\/p>

Compost and Vemitechnology for SMART farms: Dr.Mrs.A.Sayanthan and Dr.N.Thiruchchelvan<\/p><\/td>

Field Training GII:<\/p>

How to setup automated indoor farms: Prof.N.Kannan\u2019s Team<\/p>

Real time monitoring and Hyperspectral image processing: Mr.S.Kabilan and Team<\/p>

Drone Technology for farms: Mr.M.Rajeethan<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

15.30 pm \u201316.00 pm<\/td>Issuing Certificate, Wrap up and feedback: Prof. K. Pakeerathan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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