Amila Lankapura

2022-12-30 WM Tharanga

The Role of Livelihood Capitals In Climate Adaptation by Rice Farming Households In the Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

This study investigated the role of livelihood capital in influencing rice farmers' adoption of climate change adaptation strategies using the sustainable livelihood framework. The study found that farmers’ livelihood capitals play a key role in adopting adaptation strategies to cope with climate change. Rice farming households should be encouraged to invest in human, natural, and physical capital to adopt adaptation strategies and improve their adaptability to climate change.

2022-12-30 MKK Marasingha

Climate change adaptation by smallholder dairy farmers in the Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka

This study investigated how farmers perceive climate change, the strategies they adopt, and the factors that influence climate change adaptation by smallholder dairy cattle farmers. Cattle farmers perceived climate change as a decrease in rainfall and an increase in temperature that negatively impact livestock, natural resources, and the community. Farmers' prominent adaptation strategies were increasing the availability of drinking water, providing shade, and bathing the animals. Farmer's education level, farming experience, number of dairy animals, and ownership of agricultural productive assets have a positive significant influence on climate adaptation decisions.

2022-12-30 MD Ranaweera

Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Resilience: A Case Study of The Rice Farming Households In The Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

The study examined perceived impacts, vulnerabilities, and resilience of rice farming households in highly climate vulnerable rice production regions of Anuradhapura district. The resilience to climate change was significantly influenced by the farmer's education level, credit access, household income, and the availability of non-farm income sources. Some factors, such as credit access influenced all aspects, while others significantly influenced one or two aspect/s. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a comprehensive strategy that takes into account all the influencing factors in addressing climate change for smallholder rice farmers in the Anuradhapura district.

2022-12-30 DP Gamage

Household Participation in Off-Farm Employment In New Settlements: A Case Study In Mahaweli System L In Sri Lanka

This study assessed the income structure, off-farm engagement of farming households, and the factors influencing OFE participation.

2022-12-30 RMRM Rathnayake

Succession of Smallholder Family Cattle Farms In The Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

This study examined three aspects of farm succession; the likelihood of succession, the possibility of having a designated successor, and the timing of succession.

Climate Change Perception and Engagement of Agricultural Undergraduates in Sri Lanka (In press)

Climate-induced human mobility: A case in a Cascaded Tank Village System within a Sri Lankan climate change hotspot (In-press)

Assessment of Climate Change Adaptation Capabilities and Challenges: A Study in the Knuckles Mountain Range Catchment of Sri Lanka (In-press)

Adoption and Economic Viability of Climate-Smart Agriculture in a Climate Change Hotspot in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka (In-press)

The Role of Livelihood Capitals in Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture in a Climate Change Hotspot at the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka (In-press)

Role of Social Capital in Building Household Resilience to Climate Change Effects: A Case Study in the Thudduwakaikulam Cascaded Tank Village System, Sri Lanka (In-press)

Perceived Climate Change Impacts and Resilience of Farm Households: A Study in a Climate Change Hotspot in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka (In-press)

2018-10-09 GAS Ginigaddara

Seaweed farming as a sustainable livelihood option for northern coastal communities in Sri Lanka

This study attempted to assess the financial feasibility, employment generation, perceived importance, social acceptability and major constraints associated with seaweed farming in the Northern part of Sri Lanka.

2024-01-26 AIY Lankapura

Sustainable Livelihoods of Agrarian Communities in a Changing Climate: A Special Reference to Rice Farmers in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka

This chapter explores agrarian communities' challenges and adaptive strategies, explicitly focusing on rice farmers in the dry zone of Sri Lanka in the face of a changing climate. The chapter uses the Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) as a conceptual lens to highlight the interplay of various livelihood assets, including human, natural, social, financial, and physical assets, in shaping resilience and sustainability.

2024-08-30 Sanjaya Fernando

Application of Qualitative Data Collection Methods in Agricultural Science

This chapter reviews qualitative data collection methods in agricultural research. A bibliometric analysis of 628 studies from Scopus, focusing on interviews, focus group discussions, observations, narratives, and surveys, reveals a steady increase in their use since 2005. A total of 413 journals published research using these methods. Key thematic areas are climate change, gender, food security, sustainability, and adaptability. Applying a combination of qualitative methods has enhanced the validity and reliability of research, thereby improving publication quality. The findings highlight the essential role of these methods in addressing complex agricultural issues and promoting a holistic approach for sustainable solutions.

2023-08-30 AIY Lankapura

Impact of an unprecedented cold spell on northern Sri Lankan cattle farms: A tale of devastation

In Sri Lanka, we meet Subramaniyam Kanahendran, who shares the hardships he has experienced due to an unexpected weather event. This is the ninth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid.

2023-07-07 AIY Lankapura

Challenges & Prospects: The Road to Realizing Locally Led Climate Adaptation Principles

This article discusses the LLA principles, the challenges, and opportunities associated with each LLA principle.

2023-01-30 AIY Lankapura

Enhancing the ability of Sri Lankan agricultural communities to cope with loss and damage from severe floods

This article explains how Sri Lanka can create flood-resistant agricultural communities and minimize the potential loss and damage caused by extreme floods by using a community centered, system-based approach that focuses on improving and adjusting major community capitals effectively.