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18 Jun 2013 13:31:00
ICT for Agri Business by SAPSA


Jun 18, 2013 (SLBO) - Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively, has become a key element for the Agri Business sector. Sri Lanka School of Agriculture Past Students General Association (SAPSA) will be presenting an evening lecture on 'ICT for Agri Business' on Wednesday the 19th of June 2013 at the Light House Galley hotel, Chaithya Road, Colombo- 01.

The lecture will be delivered by Dr Rohan Wijekoon, Director Information & Communication, Department of Agriculture. Dr. Wijekoon, being one of the most senior Directors in the Department of Agriculture, is well known for his innovations and expertise in the Information & Communication field. He graduated from the University of Peradeniya and completed his Masters in Agriculture extension at the University Of Reading, United Kingdom. He obtained his PhD in 'Digital Media Design' from the University of Western Sydney Nepean. Dr Wijekoon has won many National & International awards for his outstanding achievements.

SAPSA will be organizing a number of events to mark the 25th anniversary of the Association which will be celebrated in 2014. Enhancing Agricultural knowledge within the stakeholders of Agri- Business sector is one of the objectives set by SAPSA. ICT for Agri Business is first of the series of its lectures