Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management

Transforming Vision into Impact : A Message from the Dean

Prof. Bandara Gajanayake

Welcome to the Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management.

It is both a privilege and a profound responsibility to serve as Dean of a faculty with a proud tradition of excellence in agricultural education, research, innovation, and service to society. Building upon this strong foundation, our vision is to transform FAPM into a globally respected, student-centered, green, disaster ready, and digitally empowered faculty that contributes meaningfully to national development and sustainable agriculture worldwide.

Guided by a ten-pillar strategic vision, we are committed to advancing academic excellence, research and innovation, modern teaching and learning, graduate employability, industry and farmer engagement, international collaboration, sustainability and disaster ready, digital transformation, and student success. We seek to nurture future-ready graduates who combine scientific knowledge, creativity, resilience, leadership, and ethical values to address the complex challenges of food security, climate change, environmental sustainability, and emerging technologies.

Above all, we believe that people are the true strength of a university. Together, through collaboration, inclusiveness, and a shared commitment to excellence, we will build a vibrant academic community that inspires discovery, drives innovation, and shapes the future of agriculture for generations to come.

Prof. Bandara Gajanayake
PhD., MSc. (Miss. State, USA), MPhil., BSc. Hons. (UOP, Sri Lanka)
Dean | Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Overview

The Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management offers two degree programs, the Bachelor of Science Honours (Agriculture) and Bachelor of Biosystems Technology Honours. Additionally, an External Degree in Agriculture and Plantation Management, and a Master in Agri Enterprise Technology Management (M.AETM) is offered by the Faculty. There are two Diploma level courses offered: Diploma in Food Business and Marketing and Diploma in Agriculture and Plantation Management. The Faculty consists of five departments of study: Agribusiness Management, Biotechnology, Bio Systems Engineering, Horticulture and Landscape Gardening and the Plantation Management.

Vision:

“Achieve excellence in agricultural education, research, technology, and training for developing human resources to meet regional, national and global needs.”

Mission:
“Develop innovative, skilled, trained manpower and their capabilities in Agriculture to fulfill national and global needs through undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, and outreach programmes.”

Our Departments

Agribusiness Management

DABM was established on 1996 as an academic department in the FAPM with the intention of providing a quality education, capable of meeting the career aspirations of graduates and the needs of the local employers.

Horticulture and Landscape Gardening

DHLG in general, encompasses the growing of fruits, vegetables for food production and flower and foliage plants to beautify the environment.

Biosystems Engineering

With the rapid economic advancement, the country needs graduates with sound theoretical and practical knowledge and also with rigorous technical skills in environmental and biological systems.

Plantation Management

DPM is to provide the graduate with scientific knowledge and practical know-how in agronomic and manufacturing processes in plantation agriculture and inculcate managerial skills and confidence in decision making with respect to resource allocation in plantations.