Sustainable Agricultural Research and Training Center
for Ecological Farming
Collaborating with government institutions is crucial for advancing agroecology and building supportive policy spaces. Pushing governments to provide the frameworks, funding, and infrastructure needed to scale Agroecological practices is our ultimate goal. By engaging policymakers, advocates can integrate Agroecology into national agricultural policies, ensuring legal recognition and support. Makandura Sustainable Agricultural Research and Training
Center for Ecological Farming is such institution conducting research on Agroecological inputs, conducts training programs for peasants. Institution has gained credibility backed by other government Agriculture institutions, facilitating wider adoption. This collaboration also bridges
gaps between grassroots movements and top-down policies, fostering sustainable, equitable food systems.
Makandura Sustainable Agricultural and Development Center has Agroecology demonstrations, Research, and Training on Ecological farming are conducted. This includes growing rice using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method using organic fertilizer, various crop cultivations including coconut, fish ponds, research using environmentally friendly inputs such as compost
tea. Similarly, a crop demonstration on ecological farming has been established here to obtain practical contribution for farmer training.
Visitors will get to:
- Engage in discussions with Researchers and officials
Trip Details
- DATE : 12th of September 2025
- STARTING TIME : 7.00 AM
- DISTANCE FROM NICD: 104 km
- TRAVELLING TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Maximum number of participants is 60
- Breakfast will be provided at NICD or hotel
- Lunch will be provided at the institute, traditional food and fruits will be provided.
What to bring
- Weather in Makandura is hot and humid, so wear comfortable clothes.
- September is in the inter – monsoon searson. there might be occasional rain at evening time. Be ready.
Site Visit Experience
The Makandura field visit was carried out with a total of 17 participants under the coordination of Mr. Chaminda. The visit was supported by 2 volunteers, 2 interpreters to assist with communication, and 2 media personnel who took photos and videos of the activities.
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