INCOME DIVERSIFICATION AS A SUSTAINABLE
LIVELIHOOD STRATEGY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT:
AN ASSESSMENT OF OPTIMAL CONDITIONS 

(HARTI Research Report 260 - October 2024)

 R 260 c

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Uthpala Jayasinghe
Norica Aiome
Rasika Wijesinghe
Sagarika Hitihamu

   
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EFFECT OF FERTILIZER AND
OTHER AGROCHEMICAL IMPORT BAN:
THE CASE OF THE FLORICULTURE SECTOR

(HARTI Research Report 259 - May 2024)

 cover11

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G.G.de.L.W. Samarasinha
Thushara Dharmawardhana
Rifana Buhary


   
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EFFECT OF ECONOMIC CRISIS ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD
SECURITY IN SRI LANKA

 (HARTI Research Report 258 - March 2024)

 HARTI - Econ. Crisis  Food Secutity

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N.P.G. Samantha
Roshini Rambukwella
Jayamini Champika
Raveena Udari
Sangeeth Fernando
Prasanna Wijesinghe
Ruvini Vidanapathirana
Nalaka Wijesooriya
Anupa Dissanayaka
M.Dilini D.Perera


   
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Import Ban on Chemical Fertilizers and
Other Agrochemicals: Short-Term Impacts on
Selected OFCs and Potato Crop

 (HARTI Research Report 256 - March 2024)

 report 256

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Dinusha Rathnayake
Thushara Dharmawardhana
Shantha Hewage


   
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IMPORT BAN OF FERTILIZER AND OTHER
AGROCHEMICALS (2021); ASSESSING SHORT-TERM
EFFECTS ON THE PADDY SECTOR

 (HARTI Research Report 255 - November 2023)

 report 255

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M.A.C.S. Bandara
Rifana Buhary
M.H.K.Rambodagedara


   
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COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE OF
FRUIT EXPORTS IN SRI LANKA

 (HARTI Research Report 253 - January 2023)

 R 253 Cover

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E.A.C. Priyankara
N.P.G. Samantha
Virajith Kuruppu


   
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MUSHROOMING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SRI LANKA

 (HARTI Research Report 252 - December 2022)

 r 252

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Sangeeth Prasad Fernando
Virajith Kuruppu
Norica Aiome
G.A.I.P. Kumara
   
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EXPORT POTENTIAL OF MAJOR FRUITS IN SRI LANKA

 (HARTI Research Report 251 - December 2022)

 r 251

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A.K.A.DISSANAYAKE
U.D.R. UDARI
M.DILINI D. PERERA
G.V. NORICA AIOME
   
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SHORING UP THE UPCOUNTRY VEGETABLE FARMER
(FACTORS AFFECTING SOIL CONSERVATION)

 (HARTI Research Report 250 - November 2022)

 r 250

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G.V. Norica Aiome
Sangeeth Prasad Fernando
A.K.A.Dissanayake
P.C.J. De Silva
S.M.A. Samarakoon
   
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POTATOES: FARM, FORK AND
WHAT'S BETWEEN

 (HARTI Research Report 249 - October 2022)

 r 249

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Rasika Wijesinghe
Prasanna Wijesinghe
Dilupa Bamunuarachchi

   
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COMMERCIAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION:
ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

 (HARTI Research Report - June 2022)

 RR comm1

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NADEESHA DIAS
M.A.C.S.BANDARA
T.P.MUNAWEERAGE
W.H.A.SHANTHA

   
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POTATOES: FARM, FORK AND
WHAT'S BETWEEN

 (HARTI Research Report - June 2022)

 RR pota1

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Rasika Wijesinghe
Prasanna Wijesinghe
Dilupa Bamunuarachchi

   
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RICE VALUE CHAIN IN POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
(HARTI Research Report 248 October 2021)

 report no 248 n

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Nalaka Wijesooriya
Virajith Kuruppu
Duminda Priyadarshana

   
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FACTORS INFLUENCING VEGETABLE FARMER'S DECISIONS

(HARTI Research Report 247 October 2021)

 report for web 247

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Prasanna Wijesinghe
Ranjith Wickramasinghe
Virajith Kuruppu

   
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DO WE KNOW WHAT WE SHOULD BE EATING?
Consumption Patterns of Fruit and Vegetables

(HARTI Research Report 246 October 2021)

 report for web 246

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U.D.R. Udari
A.K.A. Dissanayake
M.D.D. Perera
W.A.R. Wickramasinghe

   
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IT IS NOT JUST WATER THAT FLOWS DOWNSTREAM
Water Management in the Eastern Slopes of the Central Highlands

 (HARTI Research Report 245 October 2021)

 report for web 245

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W.H.A. Shantha
M.A.C.S. Bandara
G.G.de L.W. Samarasinha
T.P. Munaweerage

   
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LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE IN ACTION
Achievements and Prospects of Highland Alienation

(HARTI Research Report 244 October 2021)

 report for web 244

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Dinusha Rathnayake
Renuka Weerakkody
Thushara Dharmawardhana
Rifana Buhary
Amal Dissanayaka

 

   
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MINOR IRRIGATION REHABILITATION
An Assessment of Awarding Rehabilitation
Contracts to Farmer Organizations

(HARTI Research Report 243 October 2021)

 report for web 243

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M.A.C.S. Bandara
T.P. Munaweerage
G.G.de.L.W. Samarasinhe
W.H.A. Shantha

   
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POLICIES THAT MATTER OR
ARE FORGETTABLE
An evaluation of paddy policies in Sri Lanka: 1998 to 2018

(HARTI Research Report 242 October 2021)

 report for web 242

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M. Dilini D. Perera
A.K.A. Dissanayake
U.D.R. Udari
W.A.R. Wickramasinghe

 

   
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THATTUMARU - KATTIMARU AND PRODUCTIVITY
An Assessment of Traditional Tenurial Systems in The Wet Zone

(HARTI Research Report 241 October 2021)

 report for web 0241

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T.P. Munaweerage

M.A.C.S. Bandara

G.G. de L.W. Samarasinha

 

   
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IMPACT OF HOME GARDEN COCONUT CULTIVATION ON
COCONUT KERNEL BASED INDUSTRIES IN SRI LANKA

 (HARTI Research Report 240 August 2021)

 Report 240 or web

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G.V. Norica Aiome
Sangeeth Prasad Fernando
Virajith Kuruppu
P.C.J. De Silva
S.M.A. Samarakoon

   
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MOBILE BASED SOLUTION FOR PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN
PADDY CULTIVATION

( HARTI Research Report 239 August 2021)

 Report 239 or web

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Rifana Buhary
Renuka Weerakkody
Thushara Dharmawardhana
Amal Dissanayaka
Virajith Kuruppu
Dinusha Rathnayake

   
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OFC CULTIVATION IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCE:
ISSUES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

( HARTI Research Report 238 September 2020)

 webR 238 Final report

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R.L.N. Jayatissa

   
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VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF THE MILK INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 237 March 2021)

 Report 237 or web

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SAGARIKA HITIHAMU
M.D. SUSILA LURDU
B.A.D.S. BAMUNUARACHCHI

   
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BASELINE SURVEY
NATIONAL FOOD PRODUCTION PROGRAMME:
2016-2018

( HARTI Research Report 235 January 2021)

 Cover page 235

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M.A.C.S. Bandara 

W.A.N. Wijesooriya 

M.P.N.M. Dias 

G.G.de.L.W. Samarasinha 

R.D. Wijesinghe 

R.Y.D.M.R.N.K. Rambukwella 

T. P. Munaweera 

P.C. J. de Silva 

R.P. Vidanapathirana 

H.J.C. Jayasooriya 

I.K. Edirisinghe 

M.D.S. Lurdu 

D.T.P.S. Dharmawardhana 

B.A.D.S. Bamunuarachchi 

P.A.J. Champika 

R.M.M.H.K. Rambodagedara 

J.A.U.P. Jayasinghe 

I.P.P.M. Wijesinghe

 

   
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ASSESSING VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE
A STUDY ON FARMER COMMUNITIES IN THE DRY ZONE OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 234 December 2019)

 report no 234 1

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G.G.de LW.SAMARASINHA
T.P.MUNAWEERA
W.H.A.SHANTHA
M.A.C.S.BANDARA
R.M.M.H.K.RAMBODAGEDARA
M.P.N.M.DIAS

   
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THE SOCIO ECONOMIC STATU'S CHANNEL CHOICE AND THE PERCEPTION
OF PADDY FARMERS'LINK TO THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MARKETING
CHANNELS IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 233 December 2019)

 report no 233 1

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NALAKA WIJESOORIYA
JAYAMIN CHAMPIKA
VIRAJITH KURUPPU

   
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PUBLIC - PRIVATE PARTNER-SHIP PROSPEETS
FOR QUALITY SEED POTATO PRODUCTION IN
SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 232 December 2019)

 report no 232 1

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I.V.KURUPPU
A.R.W.M.M.D.AMARAKOON
S.P.FERNANDO

   
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ASSESS THE PERFORMANCE OF WETHER INDEX
INSURANCE SCHEME

( HARTI Research Report 231 December 2019)

 report no 231 1

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ROSHINI RAMBUKWELLA
R.P.VIDANAPATHIRANA
W.H.D.PRIYADARSHANA
P.C.J.CHAMPIKA

   
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BAN ON POLYTHENE BAGS AND LUNCH SHEETS
IN SRI LANKA: IMPACT, CHALLENGES
AND ALTERNATIVES

( HARTI Research Report 230 December 2019)

 report no 230 2

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SANGEETH PRASAD FERNANDO
G.V.NORICA AIOME
VIRAJITH KURUPPU
P.C.J.DE SILVA
S.M.A.SAMARAKOON
H.M.J.K.HERATH

   
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IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR
FOOD SECURITY:
IN RELATION TO PADDY CULTIVATION

( HARTI Research Report 229 December 2019)

 229

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R.L.N.JAYATISSA
A.K.A.DISSANAYAKE
M.DILINI D. PERERA

   
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POTENTIAL OF PROMOTING RAINWATER AS
A SOURCE OF SAFE WATER FOR CONSUMPTION
IN NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 228 December 2019)

 228

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G.V. NORICA AIOME
SANGEETH PRASAD FERNANDO
P.C.J. DE SILVA
S.M.A. SAMARAKOON
H.M.J.K.HERATH

   
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GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP) IN SRI LANKA:
STATUS, CHALLENGES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS

( HARTI Research Report 227 December 2019)

 report no 227 1

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B.A.D.S.BAMUNUARACHCHI
SAGARIKA HITIHAMU
M.D.SUSILA LURDU

   
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POSSIBILITIES TO MINIMIZE PESTICIDE USAGE IN
SRI LANKAN PADDY CULTIVATION: AN EMPHASIS
ON RISK MANAGEMENT

( HARTI Research Report 226 December 2019)

 226

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A.K.A.DISSANAYAKE
U.D.RAVEENA UDARI
M.DILINI D. PERERA
W.A.R. WICKRAMASINGHE

   
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STUDY ON ABSORPTION OF AGRICULTURE
GRADUATES AND DIPLOMA HOLDERS INTO THE
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 225 August 2019)

 225

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R.M.M.H.K.RAMBODAGEDARA
J.A.U.P.JAYASINGHE

   
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ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF MICROFINANCE BY
RURAL POOR IN UVA PROVINCE

( HARTI Research Report 224 July 2019)

 224

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THUSHARA DHARMAWARDHANA
RENUKA WEERAKKODY
RIFANA BUHARY
DINUSHA RATHNAYAKE
AMAL DISSANAYAKA

   
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AN ASSESSMENT OF "සිதමු" WOMEN FARMERS' ORGANIZATIONS
AND EMPOWERMENT NEEDS

( HARTI Research Report 223 July 2019)

 223

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RIFANA BUHARY
RENUKA WEERAKKODY
THUSHARA DHARMAWARDHANA
DINUSHA RATHNAYAKE
AMAL DISSANAYAKA

   

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A REVIEW OF THE FERTILIZER CASH GRANT PROGRAMME IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 222 June 2018)

 report no 222 1

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INDIKA EDIRISINGHE
DARSHIKA AMARAKOON
VIRAJITH KURUPPU

   
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HOME GARDEN FRUIT CULTIVATION IN SRI LANKA: DETERMINANTS AND
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION

( HARTI Research Report 221 June 2018)

 report no 221 1

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U.D.RAVEENA UDARI
M. DILINI D. PERERA
W.A.R.WICKRAMASINGHE

   
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POTENTIALS OF FARMER INTERACTION TO REMEDY VEGETABLE
MARKETING PROBLEMS: RELEVANT TO SELECTED LOCATIONS

( HARTI Research Report 220 June 2018)

 report no 220 1

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W.A.R.WICKRAMASINGHE

   
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SUSTAINABILITY OF CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN SOUTH EAST
DRY ZONE OF SRI LANKA: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO
GROUNDNUT, GREEN GRAM, AND SUGARCANE

( HARTI Research Report 219 June 2018)

 report no 219 1

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PRASANNA WIJESINGHE

CHINTHAKA JAYASOORIYA

RASIKA WIJESINGHE

SHARMINI K. KUMARA

   

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SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTREPRENEURS ASSISTED BY THE
SAMURDHI PROGRAMME IN SRI LANKA: STRATEGIES,OUTCOMES,
IMPACTS AND CHALLENGES

( HARTI Research Report 218 June 2018)

 

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Indika Edirisinghe
   

 Executive Summery

 

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QUALITY AND SAFETY ISSUES IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SUPPLY CHAINS IN SRI LANKA : A REVIEW

( HARTI Research Report 217 June 2018)

 

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Ruvini Vidanapathirana
Jayamini Champika
Roshini Rambukwella
Nalaka Wijesooriya
   

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MECHANIZATION,LIVELIHOOD PATTERN AND LABOUR USAGE IN PADDY PRODUCTION IN DRY ZONE

( HARTI Research Report 216 June 2018)

 

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B.A.D.S.BAMUNUARACHCHI
   

 Executive Summery

 

 [448KB]

 
       
       
       
 

 

FINDING THE POTENTIALS OF INCREASING INCOME OF SAMURDHI
BENEFICIARY AGRICULTURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN THE BATTICALOA DISTRICT

( HARTI Research Report 215 May 2018)

 

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CHATHURA JAYAMPATHI
   

 Executive Summery

 

 [556KB]

 
       
       
       
 

 

HYBRID SEEDS AND VEGETABLE CULTIVATION IN SRI LANKA:
LOCAL VS IMPORTED

( HARTI Research Report 214 February 2018)

 

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PRASANNA WIJESINGHE
RASIKA WIJESINGHE
   

 Executive Summery

 

 [596KB]

 
       
       
       
 

 

PROSPECTS AND CONSTRAINTS OF OFF SEASON BIG ONION
PRODUCTION PROGRAMME IN HAMBANTOTA DISTRICT

( HARTI Research Report 213 February 2018)

 

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CHATHURA JAYAMPATHI
   

 Executive Summery

 

 [600KB]

 
       
       
       
 

 

FARMERS PERCEPTION AND DEMAND FOR PESTICIDE IN RICE CULTIVATION OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 212 November 2017)

 

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T P Munaweera
J A U P Jayasinghe
   

 Executive Summery

 

 [274KB]

 
       
       
       
 

 

VULNERABILITY OF RAINFED FARMERS TO DROUGHT AND POTENTIAL STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE CAPACITY

( HARTI Research Report 211 November 2017)

 

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H J C Jayasooriya
   

 Executive Summery

 

 [342KB]

 
       
       
       
 

 

EVALUATION OF SMALL SCALE POULTRY INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 210 October 2017)

 210

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SAGARIKA HITIHAMU
   
 Executive Summery     [583KB]  
       
       
       
 

 


INCOME DIVERSIFICATION OF PADDY FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT

( HARTI Research Report 209)

 209

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UTHPALA JAYASINGHE
MALATHI RAMBODAGEDARA
SUBASHINI PERERA
   
 Executive Summery    [465KB]  
       
       
       
 

 

CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR AND PREFERENCE
FOR LIQUID AND POWDERED MILK

( HARTI Research Report 208)

 208

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RUVINI VIDANAPATHIRANA
ROSHINI RAMBUKWELLA
E.A.C.PRIYANKARA
   
 Executive Summery    [460KB]  
       
       
       
 

 

PALMYRAH INDUSTRY:SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION AND PROBLEMS OF STAKEHOLDERS IN NORTH AND EAST 

( HARTI Research Report 207)

 207

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R L N JAYATISSA
SRI VIJEINDRAN
A M NILUSHINI
   
 Executive Summery    [585KB]  
       
       
       
 

 

SHOULDFREE HOLDING RIGHTS BE GRANTED TO LDO LANDS? A SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF DRY ZONE IN SRI LANKA 

( HARTI Research Report 206)

 207

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B A D S BAMUNUARACHCHI
   
 Executive Summery   [451KB]   
       
       
       
 

 

GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN PADDY MARKETTING:ISSUES IN PURCHASING AND POST STOCK MANAGEMENT 

( HARTI Research Report 205)

 205

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NALAKA WIJESOORIYA
JAYAMINI CHAMPIKA
DUMINDA PRIYADARSHANA

RUVINI VIDANAPATHIRANA

   
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CONSUMPTION PATTERN AND CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR DIFFERENT RICE VARAIETIES IN SELECTED DISTRICTS IN SRI LANKA 

( HARTI Research Report 204)

 204

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ROSHINI RAMBUKWELLA
DUMINDA PRIYADARSHANA
NALAKA WIJESURIYA  

   
 Executive Summery    [452KB]  
       
       
       
 

 

PRESENT SITUATION AND PROSPECTS OF CINNAMON INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 203)

 report 203C

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RASIKA WIJESINGHE
SUBASHINI PERERA
PRASANNA WIJESINGHE

   
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PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF NON-FARM
EMPLOYMENT (NFE) IN THE MAHAWELI AREA

( HARTI Research Report 202)

 202

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W.A.R.WICRAMASINGHE

   
 Executive Summery    [576KB]  
       
       
       
 

 

BEHAVIOUR OF MARKETED SURPLUS IN PADDY PRICE DETERMINATION     
IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 201)

 

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WASANTHI WICKRAMASINGHE
NALAKA WIJESURIYA
DUMINDA PRIYADARSHANA

   
 Executive Summery    [599KB]  
       
       
       
 


CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF PADDY LAND FILLING IN WESTERN PROVINCE    

( HARTI Research Report 200)

 

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H.M.J.K.HERATH

   
       
       
       
       
 

 

EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS FROM AN INVESTMENT IN TOMATO PROCESSING:    
A CASE STUDY IN MATALE DISTRICT

( HARTI Research Report 199)

 

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INDIKA EDIRISINGHE

   
       
       
       
       
 

 

IMPACTS AND LESSONS OF MICROFINANCE COMPONENT OF THE DRY ZONE   
LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

( HARTI Research Report 198)

 

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J.K.M.D.CHANDRASIRI
R.L.N.JAYATISSA

   
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MECHANIZATION IN OTHER FIELD CROP SECTOR: A SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS  

( HARTI Research Report 197)

 

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SHARMINI K. KUMARA
RENUKA WEERAKKODY
S.EPASINGHE

   
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CARDAMOM CULTIVATION IN KNUCKLES CONSERVATION FOREST:  
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIO - ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE

( HARTI Research Report 196)

 

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UTHPALA JAYASINGHE
MALATHI RAMBODAGEDARA

   
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PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF TRADITIONAL RICE VARIETIES IN SELECTED  
DISTRICTS IN SRI LANKA : PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

( HARTI Research Report 195)

 

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ROSHINI RAMBUKWELLA
E.A.C.PRIYANKARA

   
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AN ANALYSIS OF FARMER DECISION MAKING AND ITS EFFECTS ON PRICE   
VOLATILITY: MIDCOUNTRY VEGETABLE SECTOR IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 194)

 

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P.A.JAYAMINI CHAMPIKA

   
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ADOPTING THE FARMER FIELD SCHOOL APPROACH IN THE DRY ZONE   
LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

( HARTI Research Report 193)

 

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RENUKA WEERAKKODY
SHARMINI K.KUMARA
S.EPASINGHE

   
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INVESTIGATION OF PERI-URBAN DAIRY PRODUCTION  
SYSTEM IN SEETHAWAKA AREA

( HARTI Research Report 192)

 

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SAGARIKA HITIHAMU
SUSILA LURDU M.D.
   

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PRESENT STATUS OF VEGETABLE DIRECT MARKETING IN 
SELECTED DISTRICTS IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 191)

 

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E.A.C.PRIYANKARA
   

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MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN SRI LANKA:EXAMINATION OF 
DIFFRENT MODELS TO IDENTIFY SUCCESS FACTORS

( HARTI Research Report 190)

 

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CHANDRASIRI J.K.M.D.
BAMUNUARACHCHI B.A.D.S.
   

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PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF BETEL

( HARTI Research Report 189)

 

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H.M.J.K.HERATH
   

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AGRO-TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN FARMING COMMUNITY:OPPORTUNITIES 
AND CHALLENGES

( HARTI Research Report 188)

 

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R.M.M.H.K.RAMBODAGEDARA
D.A.C.SURANGA SILVA
SUBASHINI PERERA

 


   

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TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF PADDY FARMING IN
LOW COUNTRY WET ZONE

( HARTI Research Report 186)

 

---

Prasanna Wijesinghe

Rasika Wijesinghe


   

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SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CHRONIC KIDNY
DISEASE OF UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY

( HARTI Research Report 185)

 

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Silva P.C.J.DE.

Senanayake M.S.

Samarakoon.S.M.A.

   

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION OF DAIRY INDUSTRY IN
MAHAWELI H AREA

( HARTI Research Report 184)

 

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Sagarika Hitihamu

Epasinghe S.

   

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PERMANENT CROP CLINIC PROGRAMME-AN EVALUATION

( HARTI Research Report 183)

 

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SHARMINI.K.KUMARA
RENUKA WEERAKKODY
EPASINGHE S.
   

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REASONS FOR LOW ADOPTION OF SELECTED OFC AND VEGETABLE
VERIETIES RELEASED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

( HARTI Research Report 182)

 

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Chandrasiri J.K.M.D.

Bamunuarachchi B.A.D.S.

   

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VALUE CHAIN OF HIGH VALUE HIGHLY PERISHABLE VEGETABLES

( HARTI Research Report 181)

 

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Hthurusinghe C.P.
   

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AGRICULTURAL FORWARD CONTRACTS
AS PRE-HARVEST COMMODITY MARKETING:
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

( HARTI Research Report 180)

 

---

Nalaka Wijesooriya

Jayamini Champika

   

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VIABILITY OF CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURE FOR
VEGETABLE FARMERS IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 179)

 

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Sharmini.K.Kumara

Renuka Weerakkody

Epasinghe S.

   

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SOCIO ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECTING
THE PRODUCTIVITY OF GREEN GRAM

( HARTI Research Report 178)

 

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Rasika Wijesinghe

I.P.P.M.Wijesinghe

A.M.S.Perera

   

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COMPARATIVE STUDY ON CONSUMER
PREFERENCE OF FRUIT DRINKS AND
CARBONATED DRINKS IN SRI LANKAN
BEVERAGE MARKET

( HARTI Research Report 177)

 

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Roshini Rambukwella

Duminda Priyadarshana

Ruvini Vidanapathirana

   

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IMPACT AND LESSONS OF UDA-WALAWE LIFT BANK IRRIGATION UPGRADING
AND EXTENSION PROJECT FOR WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

( HARTI Research Report 176)

 

---

M.M.M.Aheeyar

Jayasooriya H.J.C.
   

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APPLICATION OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
(IPM) IN VEGETABLE CULTIVATION:PAST EXPERIENCES
AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PROMOTION

( HARTI Research Report 175)

 

---

H.J.C.Jayasooriya

M.M.M.Aheeyar

   

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MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COMPOSTING:
POTENTIALS AND CONSTRAINTS

( HARTI Research Report 174)

 

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G.G.de L.W.Samarasingha

M.A.C.S.Bandara

A.K.Karunarathna

   

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FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORT GROWTH
INSTABILITY AND DIVERSIFICATION

( HARTI Research Report 173)

 

---

Subashini Perera

Malathi Rambodagedara

Rasika Wijesinghe

   

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FOOD CUNSUMPTION PATTERNS IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 172)

 

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R.L.N.Jayathissa

W.D.Wickramasinghe

Chandrani Piyasena

   

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EVALUATION OF DIVINAGUMA AGRICULTURE COMPONENT – HOMEGARDENS

( HARTI Research Report 171)

 

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Chathura Jayampathi

Dr.M.S.Senanayake

N.S.B.Epakanda

S.M.A.Samarakoon

   

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IMPACT AND LESSONS OF DAIRY DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION:
DRY ZONE LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME (2006-2012)

( HARTI Research Report 170)

 

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N.P.G.Samantha

   

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AN OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SYSTEMS IN
NORTHERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 169)

 

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T.A.Dharmarathna

   

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VEGETABLE COLLECTION CENTERS IN BADULLA AND MONARAGALA DISTRICTS:
IMPACTS AND LESSONS

( HARTI Research Report 168)

 

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Ruvini Vidanapathirana

Duminda Priyadarshana

   

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EXPORT MARKET FOR ORGANIC FOOD:
Present Status, Constraints and Future Scope

( HARTI Research Report 167)

 

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Ruvini Vidanapathirana

Nalaka Wijesooriya

   

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EVALUATION OF SOLAR POWERD DRIP IRRIGATION PROJECT – PHASE 2

( HARTI Research Report 166)

 

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M.A.C.S.Bandara

M.T.Padmajani

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     
       
 

AN EVALUATION OF SAMURDHI BANKS IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

( HARTI Research Report 165)

 

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M.K.Nadeeka Damayanthi

P.A.Jayamini Champika

   

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ASSESSMENT OF PESTICIDE USAGE IN UP-COUNTRY VEGETABLE FARMING IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 164)

 

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M.T.Padmajani

M.M.M.Aheeyar

M.A.C.S.Bandara
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STRUCTURE, CONDUCT AND PERFORMANCE OF RICE MILLING INDUSTRY IN POLONNARUWA AND HAMBANTOTA DISTRICTS OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 163)

 

 

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W.A.N.Wijesooriya

W.H.D.Priyadarshana


 
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ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO SMALL TANK/CASCADE REHABILITATION : SOCIO – ECONOMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

( HARTI Research Report 162)

 

 

--- M.M.M.Aheeyar
 
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YOUTH IN DEVELOPMENT: SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 161)

 

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M.K.Nadeeka Damayanthi

G.G.de L.W.Samarasingha

M.A.C.S.Bandara

H.M.S.J.M.Hitihamu

Subashini Perera


 
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CHANGE IN OTHER FIELD CROP CULTIVATION IN THE NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE

( HARTI Research Report 160)

 

--- Dr.Wasanthi Wickramasinghe
 
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PATTERN OF CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMPTION IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 159)

 

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Roshini Rambukwella

N.P.G.Samantha

 
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AN ANALYSIS OF CONTRACT FARMING IN VEGETABLE SEED PRODUCTION

( HARTI Research Report 158)

 

--- B.A.D.S.Bamunuarachchi
 
     
     
     
 

INFORMAL LAND FRAGMENTATION IN SETTLEMENT SCHEMES

( HARTI Research Report 157)

 

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G.G.de L.W.Samarasingha

M.M.M.Aheeyar


 
     
     
     
 

ADOPTION OF DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS : PROBLEMS AND OPTIONS

( HARTI Research Report 156)

 

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G.G.de L.W.Samarasingha

M.A.C.S.Bandara

 
     
     
     
 

DIVERSIFICATION OF PADDY LANDS IN YALA SEASON : CAUSES CONSEQUENCES AND CONSTRAINTS

( HARTI Research Report 155)

 

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P.R.Weerakkody

Sharmini K.Kumara

S.Epasinghe


 
     
     
     
 

FACTORS AFFECTING LESS YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE IN SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 154)

 

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M.K.Nadeeka Damayanthi

R.M.M.H.K.Rambodagedara

 
     
     
     

 

PROFITABILITY OF PADDY FARMING IN THE DRY ZONE OF SRI LANKA

( HARTI Research Report 153)

 

--- Chathura Sewwandi Wijethunga
 
     
     
     

 

M.A.C.S. Bandara W.A.N. Wijesooriya M.P.N.M. Dias G.G.de.L.W. Samarasinha R.D. Wijesinghe R.Y.D.M.R.N.K. Rambukwella T. P. Munaweera P.C. J. de Silva R.P. Vidanapathirana H.J.C. Jayasooriya I.K. Edirisinghe M.D.S. Lurdu D.T.P.S. Dharmawardhana B.A.D.S. Bamunuarachchi P.A.J. Champika R.M.M.H.K. Rambodagedara J.A.U.P. Jayasinghe I.P.P.M. Wijesinghe

 

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