International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research - Sri Lanka තේ, සහල්, පොල් පර්යේෂණ | தேயிலை, நெல், தேங்காய் ஆராய்ச்சி
Top Agriculture Journal in Sri Lanka | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ප්රමුඛ කෘෂිකර්ම සඟරාව
ISSN: 2454-1850 | NAAS Rating: 4.23 | R Impact Factor: 4.38 | DOI: 10.25125/agriculture-journal | Indexed in CrossRef, Google Scholar, WorldCat
Sri Lanka's Agriculture Sector at a Glance | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ කෘෂිකර්මාන්තය එක් බැල්මකින්
World's Largest Tea
Producer | තේ
Ceylon Cinnamon
Producer | කුරුඳු
Population Employed
in Agriculture
Hectares of Agricultural
Land
Source: Department of Agriculture Sri Lanka, Tea Board of Sri Lanka, Coconut Development Authority, 2024 Report
Sri Lanka's Agricultural Landscape | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ කෘෂිකාර්මික භූ දර්ශනය
Sri Lanka, the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," is an island nation with a population of over 22 million and a rich agricultural heritage spanning over 2,500 years. The country is world-renowned for its Ceylon Tea, being the world's fourth-largest tea producer, and is the largest producer of true cinnamon (Ceylon Cinnamon). Sri Lanka is also a major producer of rice, coconut, rubber, spices (pepper, cloves, nutmeg), and tropical fruits.
The agricultural sector employs over 30% of Sri Lanka's workforce and is central to rural livelihoods and export earnings. The government's National Agriculture Policy and "Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour" policy framework aim to modernize agriculture, promote organic farming, and ensure food security. IJOEAR provides Sri Lankan agricultural researchers with a prestigious international platform to publish their findings.
Tea Plantations | තේ වතු
Ceylon Tea is world-famous for its quality. Research focuses on high-yielding clones, pest management, soil conservation, and organic tea production in hill country estates.
Paddy Cultivation | වී වගාව
Rice is the staple food, cultivated across three main seasons (Yala and Maha). Research focuses on high-yielding varieties, drought resistance, and sustainable irrigation.
About IJOEAR: Your Partner in Agricultural Research | කෘෂිකාර්මික පර්යේෂණ සඳහා ඔබේ සහකරු
The International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research (IJOEAR) is a prestigious, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing agricultural and environmental sciences globally. We provide Sri Lankan researchers, agricultural scientists, and environmental professionals with a respected platform to publish their groundbreaking findings and contribute to the global agricultural community.
With our commitment to quality, speed, and visibility, IJOEAR ensures that agricultural research from Sri Lanka reaches a worldwide audience, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange that addresses both local and global food security challenges.
Open Access
විවෘත ප්රවේශයRapid Review
4-6 weeks | සති 4-6Global Indexing
WorldCat, Google ScholarTop Sri Lankan Universities & Research Institutions Publishing in IJOEAR
Researchers from these leading Sri Lankan institutions have published their work in IJOEAR, contributing to the advancement of agricultural science in Sri Lanka:
- University of Peradeniya
- University of Ruhuna
- University of Jayawardenapura
- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
- Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
- Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
- Tea Research Institute (TRI)
- Coconut Research Institute (CRI)
- Rubber Research Institute (RRI)
These institutions represent Sri Lanka's commitment to excellence in agricultural and environmental research.
Sri Lanka's Agricultural Research Priorities | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ කෘෂිකාර්මික පර්යේෂණ ප්රමුඛතා
Sri Lanka's Department of Agriculture and research institutions have identified key priority areas that align perfectly with IJOEAR's scope:
Tea Research | තේ පර්යේෂණ
- High-yielding tea clone development (TRI clones)
- Organic and sustainable tea cultivation
- Tea pest and disease management (blister blight, tea mosquito)
- Soil conservation in hill country estates
- Tea quality improvement and value addition
Rice Research | සහල් පර්යේෂණ
- High-yielding and drought-resistant rice varieties
- Sustainable paddy cultivation practices
- Integrated pest management in rice
- Water-saving irrigation technologies
- Organic rice certification
Coconut & Plantation Crops | පොල් හා වතු බෝග
- Coconut hybrid and high-yielding varieties
- Coconut pest management (red weevil, rhinoceros beetle)
- Coconut-based intercropping systems
- Value-added coconut products (desiccated coconut, coconut oil)
- Rubber and cinnamon research
Spices & Export Crops | කුළුබඩු හා අපනයන භෝග
- Ceylon cinnamon (true cinnamon) quality research
- Pepper, clove, and nutmeg cultivation
- Organic spice certification (EU, US standards)
- Spice processing and value addition
- Export market development research
Environmental Research in Sri Lanka | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ පාරිසරික පර්යේෂණ
Sri Lanka's rich natural environment includes tropical rainforests (Sinharaja World Heritage Site), wet and dry zones, coastal mangroves, and unique ecosystems. Environmental research is critical for sustainable development. IJOEAR welcomes research on biodiversity conservation, watershed management, climate change adaptation, organic farming transitions, and pollution control specific to Sri Lanka's diverse ecosystems.
පාරිසරික පර්යේෂණ
Biodiversity Conservation
Sinharaja rainforest, endemic species protection, wildlife corridors
Watershed Management
Mahaweli River basin, tank cascade systems, water security
Organic Transition
National organic farming policy, agroecology, green agriculture
Traditional Agricultural Systems: Tank Cascade Heritage | සම්ප්රදායික කෘෂිකාර්මික පද්ධති: එල්ලංගා පද්ධතිය
Sri Lanka's ancient tank cascade system (Ellanga System) is a UNESCO-recognized traditional water management system dating back over 2,000 years. Research on traditional water harvesting, tank restoration, climate resilience, and indigenous agricultural knowledge is highly encouraged. IJOEAR welcomes studies on integrating traditional wisdom with modern sustainable agriculture.
Tank Cascade System
Scope of Agricultural Research in Sri Lanka | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ කෘෂිකාර්මික පර්යේෂණ විෂය පථය
IJOEAR publishes high-quality research across all agricultural and environmental disciplines. We welcome submissions from Sri Lankan researchers working in:
Crop Science | බෝග විද්යාව
- Tea breeding and clonal selection
- Rice variety development
- Coconut and plantation crop research
- Spice crop cultivation (cinnamon, pepper, clove)
- Fruit and vegetable production
- Plant protection and pest management
- Organic farming systems
Soil & Water Science | පාංශු හා ජල විද්යාව
- Soil fertility and nutrient management in plantations
- Irrigation and tank cascade system research
- Soil conservation in hill country
- Watershed management
Animal Science | සත්ව විද්යාව
- Livestock production (dairy, poultry, goat)
- Animal nutrition and feed technology
- Veterinary science and animal health
Fisheries & Aquaculture | ධීවර හා ජලජ ගොවිතැන
- Inland fisheries and reservoir management
- Aquaculture and shrimp farming
- Coastal fisheries management
Agricultural Economics | කෘෂිකාර්මික ආර්ථික විද්යාව
- Tea, rubber, and coconut export value chains
- Farm management and agricultural finance
- Agricultural policy and rural development
- Smallholder farmer economics
Why Sri Lankan Researchers Choose IJOEAR | පර්යේෂකයන් IJOEAR තෝරා ගන්නේ ඇයි?
Rigorous Peer Review
Double-blind peer review ensures quality, reliability, and credibility of published research.
High Visibility & Impact
Indexed in Google Scholar, WorldCat, and Index Copernicus, ensuring global visibility.
Rapid Publication
Average publication time of 4-6 weeks from submission to online publication.
CrossRef DOI Registration
Every article receives a unique DOI for permanent accessibility and citation tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions | නිතර අසන ප්රශ්න
Comprehensive FAQ for Sri Lankan Agricultural Researchers
Find answers about submission process, peer review, publication fees, and indexing status.
The average time from submission to publication is 4-6 weeks. Our streamlined peer review ensures rapid publication.
Yes, absolutely! IJOEAR actively welcomes research on tea, rubber, coconut, spices, and all plantation crops. Sri Lanka's unique plantation agriculture is a priority area for our journal.
- Ceylon Tea quality and high-yielding clones
- Rubber and coconut productivity research
- Cinnamon (true cinnamon) cultivation
- Organic plantation management
- Tea research (TRI clones, organic tea, pest management)
- Rice research (drought-resistant varieties, self-sufficiency)
- Coconut and plantation crop development
- Ceylon cinnamon and spice research
- Traditional tank cascade water systems
- Organic farming transition research
We offer special discounts for researchers from Sri Lankan institutions, especially for early-career researchers and those from less-funded institutions.
Submit online via Submit Article Link or email to info@ijoear.com or info.ijoear@gmail.com.
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