Sugarcane Research Institute (SRI)
Premier research institute dedicated to advancing the science and knowledge surrounding sugarcane cultivation and processing in Sri Lanka
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An exciting new initiative aimed at transforming cutting-edge sugarcane research into practical solutions for the commercial sector. As a premier research institution dedicated to advancing the science and knowledge surrounding sugarcane cultivation and processing, Sugarcane Research Institute (SRI) proud to introduce Institute business linkage – Sugarcane Research Institute (IBLSRI) as a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and commercialization. Read More ...
"Revolutionizing Farming: Sugarcane Research Institute Unveils Promising New Varieties, Promising Sweet Success! Stay Tuned for Exciting Updates!"
Pellet Fertilizer Applicator (SRI-FX401) Field test at Gal-Oya Plantations -
Design and Developed by Mechanization Technology Division, Sugarcane Research Institute (SRI), Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
A Systematic Framework for Studying Two Sugarcane Harvesting Systems Based on National Policy Implementation in Sri Lanka. ( Read more...)
Maturity Patterns of the sugarcane varieties are useful to schedule the planting and harvesting times. Therefore maturity patterns of sugarcane varieties introduced by Sugarcane Research Institute (SRI) from 1984-2017 are presented with the dates of planting and harvesting, and variation of pure obtainable cane sugar (POCS) with the age of the crop in different series of the varieties. (Read more ...)
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Amid socioeconomic slump, new sugar cane varieties offer hope in Sri Lanka After 20 years…
උක් වගාව පිළිබඳ ප්රායෝගික ක්රියාකාරකම් ඇතුළත් අධ්යාපනික වැඩසටහන
කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්යාලීය කෘෂී තාක්ෂණික හා ග්රාමීය විද්යා ආයතනයේ දෙවන වසරේ අධ්යයන කටයුතු හදාරන සිසුන් සඳහා…
උක් වගාකරන ප්රදේශවලට ඉදිරි මාස තුන සඳහා බලපැවැත්විය හැකි කාලගුණ තත්වය
කාලගුණ විද්යා දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව විසින් ඉදිරි මස තුන සඳහා නිකුත් කොට ඇති අනාවැකිය අනුව, දැනට උක්…
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We are a team
The Sugarcane Research Institute is powered by a team of creative scientists and skilled technical staff. Modern tools and facilities support their research. Collaboration is key, as the institute partners with national bodies and private companies. With seven Research Divisions, five Development Offices under the Technology Transferring division, and several supportive divisions, it's a hub of sugarcane research and innovations.
Our Vision
To be the centre of excellence for shaping the future prosperity of all stakeholders of the Sri Lanka sugarcane Industry.
Our Mission
To contribute professionally to developing a productive, competitive, and sustainable sugarcane industry through innovative research, development, and adaptation in alliance with relevant strategic partners for fulfilling the sugar and renewable energy demand in Sri Lanka.
Priority Areas
Promotion of better sugarcane varieties
Promotion of improved planting techniques
Knowledge improvement on soil fertility management
Knowledge improvement on pest and disease management
Promotion of inter-cropping of short duration crops with sugarcane
Improvement and adoption of good agronomic practices
Promotion of small-scale machinery for sugarcane cultivation and cottage-level processing
Improvement of jaggery and syrup production as a cottage industry
Research Divisions
Crop Improvement
Increase productivity and profitability of the sugar industry through incorporation of better sugarcane varieties for commercial cultivation.
Crop & Resource Management
Increase productivity of sugarcane lands and profitability of sugarcane farming in a sustainable manner through appropriate improved crop, land and water management practices.
Crop Nutrition
Sustainable increase of productivity and profitability of the sugar industry through improved soil fertility.
Crop Protection
Increase productivity and profitability of the sugar industry through maintaining pest and disease-free plantations.
Processing Technology
Increase productivity and profitability of the sugar industry through improving efficiency of sugarcane and its co-products processing and diversifying the industry with value-added products while minimizing adverse effects on the environment.
Mechanization Technology
Integration of smart farming system technology and energy optimization strategies to reduce the cost of sugar production by 25% within the next 10 years.
Economics / Biometry & IT
Sustainable increase of productivity and profitability of the sugar industry by improving its economic aspects, and efficiency of sugarcane research.
Technology Transfer
Ensure effective transfer of technologies.