Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
Pioneering Agricultural Education Since 1947
The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya is the premier institution for agricultural higher education in Sri Lanka. Established in 1947 as part of the University of Ceylon, it holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest faculty of agriculture in the country. For over seven decades, we have been the torchbearer of innovation, producing the vast majority of the nation's agricultural scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders. Today, the Faculty comprises eight distinguished departments, covering every aspect of the agriculture. From our laboratories in Peradeniya to our field stations in the dry zone, we are dedicated to one mission: striving for excellence in education and research to ensure a sustainable future for all.
The Toll of the Floods
By The Numbers
The recent floods have caused unprecedented destruction to the Faculty of Agriculture. The water didn't just damage buildings and equipment; it halted the future of our students and destroyed critical research. Here is the reality we are facing today.
The Estimated Financial Loss
LKR 500 Million worth of damage
In damages to infrastructure and equipment. And immeasurable damage to ongoing researches.
The Disruption to Academic Status
100% Halted
Lectures and labs are currently suspended.
The Scope of the Damage
3 Departments and 2 Research Stations severely damaged
Across the faculty have faced disruption.
The Legacy is at a Risk
75 Years of History
This agricultural heritage needs restoring.
Official Damage Assessment
Infrastructure damages
Severe flooding has compromised the ground floors of the administrative and laboratory blocks. This report details the structural cleaning, electrical rewiring, and sanitation required to make the buildings safe for human occupation again.
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Equipment damages
The financial impact is highest here. Sensitive equipment across departments including spectrometers, microscopes, and other valuable research equipment have been destroyed.
Damages to ongoing researches
Decades of knowledge are at risk. This assessment outlines the damage to the disruption to ongoing postgraduate research projects that need immediate data recovery.
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Restoring the Heart of
Sri Lankan Agriculture
The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya has faced the worst flood disaster in its 75-year history. Essential laboratories, lecture halls, and research centers have been submerged, bringing academic activities to a complete standstill. We are not asking for charity; we are asking for your partnership to rebuild a national legacy.
Rebuilding Story
Detailed reports on the status of physical recovery of the faculty covering cleanup efforts, structural repairs, receiving funds, spending funds etc.
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Donate Equipment & Resources
Cash isn't the only way to rebuild. Support the Faculty by donating essential equipment, new or used
