Department of Agricultural Engineering & Soil Science
Advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative agricultural engineering, soil science, water resource management and environmental technologies.
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Key disciplines contributing to agricultural innovation
Soil Science
Soil properties, fertility, soil conservation, soil health and sustainable soil management practices.
Water Management
Efficient irrigation, drainage, water resource management and sustainable utilization of water resources.
Agricultural Engineering
Farm machinery, agricultural mechanization and engineering technologies for modern farming.
Waste Management
Agricultural waste utilization, environmental protection and sustainable waste management solutions.
Energy Management
Energy efficiency, renewable energy applications and sustainable energy utilization in agriculture.
Environmental Management
Environmental soil management, natural resource conservation and sustainable agricultural systems.
Academic Programmes
Developing practical skills and advanced knowledge for future agricultural professionals
Core Programme Courses
Twelve courses covering the fundamental aspects of Soil Science, Water Management and Farm Machinery.
Specialization Modules
Environmental Soil Management and Agricultural Engineering, offering advanced subject knowledge.
The advanced programme includes 27 courses and a research project selected according to students’ academic interests.
Head of the Department
Providing academic leadership and guidance
Prof. P.D. Kahandage
Head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering & Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Responsible for providing academic leadership, coordinating departmental activities and supporting teaching, research and academic development.
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📍 Postal Address
Department of Agricultural Engineering & Soil Science
Faculty of Agriculture
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
