Browsing by Author "Seneviratne, M.A.P.K."

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    Analysis of technical efficiency of pepper growers in Kandy district
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2015) Jayalath, J.K.S.; Rathnayake, R.M.S.D.; Seneviratne, M.A.P.K.
    Pepper is the second most important perennial spice crop, next to Cinnamon, in Sri Lankan economy, and the most important perennial spice for domestic consumption. The pepper growers have faced severe problems during the last decades. Some of these problems are prolonged fall in the production and productivity of pepper. Agricultural productivity refers to the output produced by a given level of input(s) in the agricultural sector of a given economy (Fulginiti and Perrin 1998). Technical efficiency reflects the ability of producers to maximize output for a given set of resource inputs (Chirwa 2003).The Department of Export Agriculture in Sri Lanka with the mandate of perennial spices launched several programmes to develop this sector, including subsidy schemes for new planting, replanting and infilling, fertilizer subsidy schemes and extension services. Despite such efforts, the performances of spice based agro-forestry systems are not satisfactory. The average yield of pepper is 350-500 kg per hectare, but target yield is 1000 kg per hectare (Department of Export Agriculture in Sri Lanka 2002). Farmers have less information on efficiency. In order to realize increased production and efficiency, farmers in Sri Lanka need to efficiently utilize the limited resources accessed for farm income generation. This research determined efficiency levels of pepper farmers and identified socio economic factors affecting efficiency levels. Methodology The study was conducted in Kandy District in 2014. Kandy district comprises with 6,982.8 ha of cultivated land of pepper. The total sample size was hundred (100) respondents from six selected extension office ranges. Multi Stage sampling technique was used. Primary sample data was collected from farmers using a survey method involving a structured questionnaire which was administered to the selected pepper producing farmers in Kandy District. The analysis of Cobb-Douglas frontier production function was tested by ordinary least square (OLS) and maximum likelihood estimation (MLE). STATA version 11 was used for the summary statistics and estimate coefficient of stochastic frontier and measure technical efficiencies.
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    Factors Affecting on Income Generation from Kandyan Home Gardens
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2016) Premasinghe, Y.H.G.D.B.; Gunadasa, H.K.S.G.; Seneviratne, M.A.P.K.; Rathnayaka, R.M.P.S.
    Great population growing rates, growing land division and constant mono-cropping have caused in low farm efficiency and food uncertainty in Sri Lanka. Most of the households in Kandy district continue Kandyan home garden structure in addition to their plantations. These home gardens are recognized to considerably contribute to food production and the cash revenue generation of the farm households, there is inadequate of quantitative information on the profits of Kandyan home gardens in the country. The main purpose of this study was therefore to identify the factors affecting on income generation from Kandyan home gardens. The study was conducted in Udunuwara and Yatinuwara divisional secretariat divisions in Kandy district. A household questionnaire survey was used to collect data about household income and other related characteristics. One hundred and fifty (150) households were selected for the survey based on stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected by interviews at household level. Results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that the Income From Kandyan Home Gardens (IFKHG) significantly determined by the factors of gender of the householder, main income of the householder, time spent in the home garden, number of crop types in the home garden and expenses derived from the home garden, family size and interest to work in the home garden at 5% significant level. Age of the householder, gender of the respondent, land area, family size, time spent and number of crop types represent the positive relationship with the income from Kandyan home gardens. Education level of the householder, main income of the householder, interest to work in the home garden and expenses derived from the home garden represent the negative relationship with income from Kandyan home gardens. This study will have a potential to increase livelihoods significantly specifically if farmers take the steps to make production more sustainable. Keywords: Kandyan home garden, Income, Household