Abstract Book Agri Innova 2021 Final

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AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

“AGRI-FOOD INNOVA 2021” - BOOK OF ABSTRACTS

“The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest”

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
AHEAD ELTA ELSE Faculty Development Project

AHEAD/RA2/ELTAELSE/UNI/FAC/OVAA 10
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lank

AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

First Edition: March 2021

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AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

Project Coordinator: Prof. D.A.M. De Silva
Professor in Agribusiness Management,
Department of Agribusiness Management,
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,
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Special Thanks: Dr. Chathurika Jeewanthi
Senior Lecturer
Department of Agribusiness Management
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka


Mr. P. Sivashankar
Senior Lecturer
Department of Agribusiness Management
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Ms. K.K.H.M. Rathnayake
Lecturer (Probationary)
Department of Agribusiness Management
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Ms. L.N.S.Silva
Research Assistant
AHEAD ELTA ELSE Faculty Development Project

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AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

Panel of Judges

Dr. R.M. Dharmadsa
Senior Deputy Director
Industrial Technology Institute- Sri Lanka

Dr. P.L.N.Lakshman
Senior Lecturer

Department of Food Science and Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna

Mr.Vikum Nissanka
Head of Product Development

Cargills Ceylon

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AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

Message from the Vice Chancellor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
I consider it my pleasure and privilege to send this message of
good wishes and congratulations to the Agri-Food Innova
2021 Competition and Exhibition.
Agricultural innovations have contributed enormously to the
transformation of Sri Lankan’s Agriculture sector over the
decade, strengthening our competitive position internationally
Yet, while investments in agriculture research continue to
slow down and increases in land use are no longer available,

technological competition grows from emerging agricultural export countries. Unless
we capitalize on our strong innovative potential, Ceylon agricultural Productivity gains
will be unable to sustain momentum in today’s changing global trade environment.
This is an event organized by AHEAD Faculty development Grant of the Faculty of
Agricultural Sciences aims to provide opportunity for University undergraduates and
School students to apply their knowledge, skills and talents from the classroom to a
real-world situation in the form of Agri-Food Innovation.
Finally all efforts have brought about the expected results.
This context will certainly help to merit award for promising innovation to both
undergraduates and school students in further strengthening the existing cordial
relations and innovation also it will encourage all types of contributions in the area
of Agriculture.
I sincerely wish success to the “Agri-Food Innova 2021 Competition and Exhibition”
all its endeavors!
Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake
Vice-Chancellor
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri-Lanka

AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

Message from the Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa
University of Sri Lanka

The Agri-Food Innova 2021 Competition and Exhibition
(AFICE) is serving up innovation and gather the momentum
towards best food practice culture. Everyone’s is invited for next
generation Agri-Food Innovation contest of Sabaragamuwa
University of Sri Lanka. This is an event organized by AHEAD
faculty development grant of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of
Sabaragamuwa University with aimed to provide opportunity
for university undergraduates and school students to apply
their knowledge, skills and talents from the classroom to a real-
world situation in the form of Agri-Food Innovation. It’s no secret that a healthier diet
is a key ingredient to overall good health. The good news: There are lots of positive
things happening in the food and beverage industry and in other critical areas. The
even-better news: There is opportunity for continued improvement and the Agri base
food in Sri Lanka which is looking to broaden the conversation with food sector, non-
profit and public health leaders.
AFICE addresses the nutrition landscape, current corporate strategies while
highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to health where the role social
factors play in health and nutrition through the various food business strategies.
AFICE completion is working to accomplish several immediate goals. They are:
Strengthening the connection between the Undergraduates, School students, public
health community and the food sector with various level of research & development
landscapes. It is in immense pleasure, send a congratulatory message for Inspiring
collective action with a new membership model for the university system while
developing and launching the new innovative ideas in the first Food-scape Innovation
Awards program in Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of Sabaragamuwa University of
Sri Lanka.
Prof. Manjula PS Magamage
Dean Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Sabaragamuwa university of Sri-lanka

AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

Message from the Project Coordinator, ELTA ELSE Faculty Development
Project, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Build a culture of innovation
Innovation is nothing more than taking an already existing idea

and making it better. While this concept seems simple enough,
innovation is a huge driving factor to economic growth, welfare,
and resources. Innovation in technologies can also improve
present processes and increase efficiency resulting in less costs and
manpower. Innovation for business is the process of converting
knowledge and ideas into better ways of doing business.
Agri Food Innova, a competition organized by the Dept. of Agribusiness Management,
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka with the funding
assistance from AHEAD world bank project aiming to foster the innovative culture among
the schools, universities and vocational training institutions. Our efforts eyeing to identify
promising innovations which has potential for commercialization and appreciate the
innovators at national level. Glad that we have received positive responses from schools,
universities and vocational training institutions. Our approach is to develop a platform for
all levels of innovators, create environment for them, mentor them and appreciate their
work. First ever online exhibition, organized by a national university on this caliber and
this will be another great achievement of Sabaragamuwa University of its collaborative
efforts of national development. Together, we try to serve an essential need of the hour.
Final para is dedicated to all supportive hands who contribute lot to achieve this mission.
First, AHEAD faculty development project for financial assistance, Prof. R.M.U.S.K.
Rathnayake, Vice Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Prof. M.P.
Magamage, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Prof. A.A.Y. Amarasinghe, Director,
OTS for their kind collaborations and support, Dr. R.M. Dharmadasa, Senior Deputy
Director, ITI, Dr. P.L.N. Lakshman, Dept. of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Ruhuna, Mr. Vikum Nissanaka, Head of the Product Development, Cargills
Ceylon Plc., for serving as panel of judges, Mr. Dangalle and his team for developing a
virtual exhibition, Asiri Printers for printing the book of abstracts, Ms. Nayana Shiromi,
AHEAD faculty office for her supportive hands on documentation and obtaining funds, Mr.
Indika Bandara for cover design and preparation of the book of abstracts, Ruwini Bandara
and Thilini Hansika for their enormous contributions from the beginning to end of the
event, Udesh Kumara and D.P. Wijesooriya for all kind contributions to make the event
successful, all academic staff of the Dept. of Agribusiness Management for their thoughts
and wishes. Last but not least, my heartfelt gratitude goes to Ruwini Basnayake for holding
the event and manage entire work package. I believe this tiny effort will be the first step of
long road which we move forward with future minds.
Prof. Achini De Silva
Coordinator-AHEAD Faculty Development Project
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri-Lanka

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AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest

Table of Content

Category-Agriculture Technology- School Level -Input 01
1. Seeds Bomb- Sakthikumar Bojasvini, Sakthikumar Bhirajith 02
2. Zero Budget Mealy Bug Controlling Pesticide- Mathura
Arunthavam 03

Agriculture Technology- School Level-Tools 05
3. Wood Cutter - Chamuditha Damindu Jeerasinghe 06
4 Efficient water filling machine - S.A. Induwara Vidharshana 07
5 Automatic Fish feeding machine- K.Sachith Lakshan 08
6. Fertilizer Brick- S.H.Milasha Oshani, S.H.Janadi Pabasara 09
7. Planting Hand- P.W.Tharusha Himsara 10
8. Automatic Watering System for Indoor &Outdoor
Gardening- Ositha Wijayarathna 11
9. Weed Remover- Dilaksha Wimalasooriya 12
10. Shield for Hand- F.Adithya Shamika Vishwa Fernando 13
11. Automatic Plant Watering System- K.P. Chanula
Avindya Theshan Pathirana 14
12. Water Retaining Garden Pot- G. I. D Gavith Gammampila 15
13. Automatic Sprinkler- H. Pasidu Lakshan 16
14. Air Gun- K.H.G.Mithila Bimsara 17
15. Automatic Plant Watering System-D.K.K.T.G.Dissanayaka,
K.G.T.Budhdheesha 18
16. Tree Plucker Machine- Sakthikumar Bojasvini,
Sakthikumar Bhirajith 19
17. Corn Seed Separator- Sakthikumar Bojasvini,
Sakthikumar Bhirajith 20
18. Fertarm Fertilizer Application Garden Tool-
Yasandu Seenapatabendige 21
19. Reusable Ekel Broom- T.M. Senesh Daham Kure 22
20. Grass Cutter- Vehan Hansaja 23
21. Small Soil Cutting Machine- W.G Dasun Mathisha 24
22. Automatic Water Nozzle & Valve- Nethumi Suhansa Weerakoon 25

Food Technology- School Level - Packaging 27
23. Edible Cup- Yasandu Seenapatabendige 28
24. Fruit Basket- S.R.G Udara Dewmika 29

Food Technology- School Level - Product 31
25. Covid-19 Homemade Banana Ice-Cream- Mathura Arunthavm 32
26. Homemade Palmyrah Ice-cream- Rubiga Arunthavam 33
27. Palmyra chocolate- Sakthikumar Bojasvini, Sakthikumar Bhirajith 34

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Food Technology- School Level Tools 35
28. Easiest Spicy Sprayer - K.A Dishni Maneesha Samarasinghe 36
29 Cutlet Machine- A.Chamath Randika 37
30. Bread Cutter- Ishitha Upeksha 38
31. Koththu Machine- L.H.Ishitha Upeksha 39
32. Hygienic Pet Feeder- Dulendra Lakhara 40
33. Coconut Milk Producer- J.M.M.R.B.Jayamaha 41
34. Cinnamon Biochar paper- Yasandu Thisath Senapatabedige,
Paskqualhandhi Sadaham thisil Pabasara 42
35. Milk Rice Cutting Machine- S.A. Induwara Widarshana 43

Agriculture Technology- University Level-Tools 45
36. Animal Air Gun- V.G. Sadun Prabhath 46

Food Technology- University Level-Logistics 47
37. Selling Only Vegetable.lk- Madhawa viraj 48

Food Technology- University Level- Packaging 49
38. Edible coffee cup- W.T.N Upasena 50

Food Technology- University Level - Tools 51
39. Portable Coconut Shell Dehydrator- Isuru Wickramarathna 52

Food Technology- University Level -Products 53
40. Ready to Eat Cereal Product(Treacle Krisphy)
S. M. D. R. R. Senarathne 54
41. Kohila sausages- H.A.G.Kaveesha Sathsarani 55
42. Spice Incorporated Butterfly Pea Tea- N.A.C.S Wewelwala 56
43. Olive Oil Marinated Mozzarella Balls- K N Weeratunga 57
44. Kurakkan Yogurt- Tharanga Jayalath 58
45. pumpkin powder- W. M. Lahru Sandaruwan Sampath 59
46. ‘CRISPMO’ Coconut Chips- Hashini De Silva 60
47. Fried Sprats with Kohila- R.K.A.D.K.Sewwandi 61
48. Spicy Purple Yam Chips- K.D.A.Nirmani 62
49. Finger millet Jar Cake- P.M.G.D.Thilakarathne 63
50. Fruity Mojo- Anupama Abeygunasekara 64
51. Fruit Logs- Chamathka Premarathna 65
52. Edible bowls by shaayoo- Shakila Ayomi 66
53. Multivitamin herbal drink- R. G. S. M. Hewage 67
54. Pavatta tea- R.D.C.M.Bogahamulahena 68
55. Chicky Savour- T.L.A.D.S. Hansani 69
56. Beetroot Spread- M.A.E.K. Jayasinghe 70
57. Introducing fruit packages to use in making infused water-
S.k.G.Amarasena 71

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58. Ready to Cook Thilapiya- Shwetha Liyanage 72
59. Miracle flora 5 in 1 & Miracle herbs 3 in 1- G A Heshani
Kavindya Godamune 73
60. Spicy seasoning cube- H.A.G.Kaveesha Sathsarani 74
61. Moringa Nutri Bar- I.N.A.T.P.Nanayakkara 75
62. Instant Papaya Soup Cube- D. M. Yoshani Rumeshika
Dayananda 76
63. Coffee chips- R.A.M.Hansamali 77
64. Egg Fruit Caramel Pudding- O. G. Ruwini Dinesha 78
65. Cinnamon Roasted Coconut Crunch Cereal- Samarappulige
Sachini Niwarthana 79
66. Heenbowitiya Herbal Tea- U.G.S.U.Manori 80
67. Sweet Potato Cookies- A.Hasini Hansika 81
68. Herbal pepper sauce- W.A.S.P.Wickramasingha 82
69. Breakfast Energy Bar(kurakkan)- Upasena 83
70. Cinnamon green herbal chutney- W.A.M.K.Adikaram 84
71. Cargo Drink- Pasan Wakista 85
72. Pumpkin Kiriala composite cookies- C.N.Pupulawaththa 86
73. Kurakkan Chocolate Fudge- Punchi Hewage Nadeeka Kumari 87
74. Beverage Product (Tangy Lovi RTS)- S. M. D. R. R. Senarathne 88
75. Ready To Eat Cereal product (Treacle Krisphy)- S. M. D. R. R.
Senarathne 89
76. Fat Burning Healthy Drink- S.P.Nishanka Prasadini Subasinghe 90
77. Veralu Lollipop (Ceylon Olive)- B.P.J.I.Bodhipaksha 91
78. Herbal Hendirikka flower tea- W.M.H.S.Dilhari 92
79. Gotukola wine- W.M.H.S.Dilhari 93
80. Thebu pudding- Hiruni Udayananda 94
81. Palmyrah pulp powder- K.M Ashan Madhusanka 95

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Agriculture Technology- School Level
Input

AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest 01

Seeds Bomb
Sakthikumar Bojasvini1, Sakthikumar Bhirajith2

1Bt/Vincent Girls High School, Batticaloa.
2Bt/ Kallady Veloor Sri Sakthi Vidyalayam, Batticaloa

We can observe that trees are destroyed everywhere. Due to deforestation there are lack
of rain, prolong drought, increased temperature, and loss of habitats. Very valuable
trees from our country are destroyed. This causes global warming. As a solution to
this, we have developed a ‘Seed bomb”. These days, we can feel that environment has
been destroyed. Due to this there is no rain, there is drought. This has cause habitat
loss for living being and food scarcity. One of the main reasons for these is loss of trees.
If we stop deforestation, fauna and habitats will be protected and environment will be
preserved. This seeds bomb contains all the nutrients and fertilizer a plant needs to
grow. This seeds bomb will include 20-25 seeds of a particular endemic tree species.
This would be covered with clay soil mixtures and made in to globular formats. These
bombs also contain seeds which benefits all flora and fauna. When we see barren
lands and abundant places, we can throw these seed bombs in to these places. These
seeds will germinate when they receive the plant growth conditions and water. Thus,
deforested lands can be regained. Abundant barren lands would become flourished
places. Further, endemic trees of our country will also be protected.
Keywords : Deforestration, fertilizer, seeds bomb

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Zero Budget Mealy Bug Controlling Pesticide
Mathura Arunthavam

J/Vembadi girls’ high school

In Sri Lanka, the Mealy bug affects all the plants especially Papaw, Shoe flower and
vegetables. Farmers and home gardeners finding it difficult to control these bugs in
plants. The plant affected by the Mealy gradually die. The flour like substances on
the surface of the mealy bug acts as a shield and protects the bugs. The Mealy bugs
recreate a viscous like substance which carries the eggs from the mealy bug. Ants
carry this viscous liquid and help the spread of these bugs. The mealy bug injects a
toxin as it feeds on leaves and fruit which results are chlorosis (yellowing), stunting
deformation on early leaf and fruit drop, buildup of honeydew. Sooty mold growing
on honeydew excreted by the mealy bugs interferes with photosynthesis and heavy
mealy bug infestations may kill plants. They attach themselves to the plant and secrete
a powdery wax layer used for protection. Some species of mealy bug lay their eggs
in the same waxy layer. Other species are born directly from the female. This is an
effort on my part to develop the economy of my country by eradicating harmful
parasites (Mealy bug) that destroy vegetables. This method is not costly and it is my
contribution for the uplift of our economy.
Keywords: Mealy bug, sooty mold

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AGRI FOOD INNOVA 2021-The Next Generation of Agri-Food Innovation Contest 04

Agriculture Technology- School Level
Tools

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Wood Cutter
Chamuditha Damindu Jeerasinghe

MR/Rahula College

This jigsaw tool makes it easy to cut straight wood and cut wood in different ways. The
jigsaw tool is usually used to cut various shapes out of wood. But, it requires a good
practice to cut a tree straight. Even a small mistake can change the way the wood is
cut. Accordingly, the advantages and disadvantages of this device includes very high
protection when cutting wood using this tool, it can be easily used with little practice
even by a novice with no knowledge, using the jigsaw tool one can easily cut wood in
a straight line implicitly, the device can be easily carried anywhere, speed, accuracy
and safety are at a very high level, the machine can be produced at an affordable price,
maintenance is very easy and inexpensive, can be used as a single tool for carving
and cutting wood, it is very easy of holding the jigsaw device in the bottom bracket, it
also helps to drill holes in the wood and this tool saves time and effort when you can’t
carry a carpenter to a small job.
Key words: Wood, jigsaw tool

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Efficient Water Filling Machine
S.A. Induwara Vidharshana
Sandalanka Central College

This device is used to measure the performance of a defined motor for filling water.
It is the job of the waiter to provide a water bottle for everyone who visits the hotel.
When a group of people arrive at once filling glasses from a tap is not easy and take
some time. Therefore, the solution to that problem is to develop a device that can fill
a large number of water glasses in a short time period. This device can be used to
measure Milk, Honey and Vinegar. This device is considered as an efficient device that
can save time, labor, water, electricity and money.
Keywords: Efficient, motor, water

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Automatic fish feeding machine
K.Sachith Lakshan
MR/Vilayaya K.V.

This creates the need for a device that can automatically and reliably feed to fish.
The purpose of this project is to design and automated fish feeder for household
use. Production and maintenance costs are minimized as renewable energy and
conventional water control techniques and are used in this project. This is an
automatic device to feed fish at predetermined amounts of food at a given time. This
device combines mechanical and electrical system to control fish feeding activity. This
machine consists of solar panel, battery, water filter and traditional water controller
(Diya holmana). The dispensed food will be controlled by traditional water controller
(diya holmana) which situated in a water tank. The mechanism here is to fill one end
of the aquifer with water and lower the other side is closed and the feed flow value
opens and the falls into the water. In this case, the electricity generated by the solar
panel for motor activation is obtained through cell.
Keywords : automatic, fish, fish feeder

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Fertilizer Brick
S.H.Milasha Oshani, S.H.Janadi Pabasara
H/Debarawewa National College, H/Debarawewa Presidents College

Nowadays there is a lack of space in the home gardens. So people have to face
difficulties in their home gardening. So this innovation has represented as a solution
for this issue. There is a hole in the fertilizer brick and can plant the plants well. This
brick gives a pleasant environment to the home and also a harvest. Since the brick can
hold water inside, it increases the freshness in the house.
Keywords : Fertilizer, home gardens

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Planting Hand
P.W.Tharusha Himsara
G/Upananda National College

It is efficient to carry out planting activities using mammoty and hand forkto save
time.Using these equipments,one could loosen the soil, till the soil and also remove the
soil,enabling to plant different plants and seeds in soil with less effort.The equipment
has finger like protrutions that are stremlined due to the shape of the equipment
which can move in to the soil easily.Between the finger like protrutions, magnets are
fixed.Therefore the fingers are kept attracted to each other. Thus it is easy to remove
and store soil. This equipment weight 55 grams and due to the light weight it is easy
to transport and file-up soil.This is ideal for home gardening.
Key words: Planting hand, soil

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Automatic Watering System for Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
Ositha Wijayarathna

Nalanda College Colombo - 10

When the moisture level of the soil in a flower bed is “LOW”, the moisture sensor will
detect it and send a signal to the microprocessor of the Arduino Board. Then the relay
will get the signal and the 12V water pump will be automatically switched on. Once
the moisture level of the flower bed becomes “HIGH”, the system will automatically
switch off. The practical importance of the this setup is that it helps in timely irrigation
of the beds and at the same time it conserves water preventing excessive irrigation. As
a result of this, the machine is highly advantageous for farmers who are cultivating in
any parts of the country. Farmers in dry zone can prevents over drying of their soils
preventing any kind of physiological stress to the plants. Moreover, the farmers in wet
zone can prevent too much moisture in their beds and can thus avoid many bacterial,
fungal or viral pathogenic attacks. Ultimately this innovation will aid to increase the
crop yield.
keywords: Automatic, watering system

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Weed Remover
Dilaksha Wimalasooriya
K/Kuliyapitiya Maliyadeva Vidyalaya

This equipment is developed to remove small and bushed weed plants from a land.
This is operated with manual labor. The cost of the equipment is very low and it does
not pollute the environment. Moreover, this equipment the use of weedicides. This
is a simple machine operated with lever system which can remove weeds that grows
in inaccessible areas and also can remove thorny and bush type weeds without any
difficulty. One of the main advantage of this equipment is that, it uses low cost raw
materials such as a brake shoe and iron strips to build it. Thus, any person can build
it easily and use it on the land.
Key words: Weeds, weed remover

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Shield for Hand
F.Adithya Shamika Vishwa Fernando

G/Dharmsoka College

Name of my invention is “Shield for Hand”. In day-to-day life, we have to cut vegetables,
fruits and green leaves etc. When we cut them quickly, problems such as ‘cutting nails
and fingers’ are very frequent. Therefore, using this “Shield for Hand” innovation,
farmers can cut vegetables, fruits and green leaves easily, safety and quickly without
cutting their nails and fingers. Further, curved and shield shape of the invention helps
to protect from damages. Because of the curved strip at the bottom of the invention,
users can hold the invention very easily. “Shield for Hand” invention usually does
not rust, because it was made using white iron. Many parents use this invention very
happily because of its’ very safe features. This “Shield for Hand” invention is practically
a very successful tool and can be recommended to any user.
Key words: Vegetables, safety, shield

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Automatic Plant Watering System
K.P. Chanula Avindya Theshan Pathirana

Isipathana College, Colombo 05

This new design is an automatic plant watering system. This design uses an Arduino
Uno Board, One channel relay module, 5Vwater pump, and a soil moisture sensor. The
soil moisture sensor detects the amount of water in the soil and activates the 5V water
pump through the Arduino Uno Board and delivers the required amount of water to
the plant. The soil moisture sensor detects the presence of soil moisture (water) and
pumps water through the Arduino Uno Board. Deactivate 5V power is provided for
this process and can be powered by a power bank or a phone charging adapter. With
this new design, the user will be able to properly maintain the valuable plants in their
homes and protect the valuable plants by using this automatic plant watering system.
Even when you have to be away from home for a few days. If further develop this
design, it can be used even for a large scale nursery. The researcher is looking forward
to develop this product further with the help of all working in this field.
Key words: Arduino, automatic, plant watering

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Water Retaining Garden Pot
G. I. D Gavith Gammampila
D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo 07.

Today, most of the farmers and home garden owners have a problem of providing
sufficient water to their plants (pot planting) on daily basis at a regular time. This very
simple special pot that can be used in cultivating potted plants with efficient water
conservation mechanism. Benefits of the equipment are conservation of water, reduce
water wastage , no need to supply water to plant when it is necessary , busy people will
have advantage of not to supply water to plant every day , excess water automatically
removes from the pot by diffusing water through five pieces of coir rope wetness ,
moisture is retaining in the soil , this pot can be easily used for pot type vegetables and
fruits , mobility and motivate people who cultivate vegetables and fruits since there is
no issue of adding water to plants frequently, if the pot size is bigger, it can be used for
other big plants as well and time saving and the convenience.
Keywords: Pot, water retain

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Automatic Sprinkler
H. Pasidu Lakshan

WP /Ho/Palannaruwa Central College

When the soil moisture content is reduced the equipment detects it through a sensor
and sends a message to the ARDUINO board. Then the ARDUINO board sends the
message to the Vale 1. As a result, the tap automatically opens. The opening of the tap
is denoted by lighting a green color LED. When the soil moisture returns back to the
normal valuethe LED bulb deactivates and blue color LED lights up. This equipment
requires 9V-12V electric current and it requires low cost to operate. The sprinkle can
operate using solar energy too. Most importantly, all the details can be viewed on a
smart phone screen.
Keywords: Arduino, automatic sprinkler, sensor

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Air Gun
K.H.G.Mithila Bimsara
H. Julampitiya Maha Vidyalaya

Monkey issue is one of the main issues in many parts of Sri-Lanka where majority
of the harvest get damaged and has to be disposed owing to these damages. Hence
the main reason for making this product is to eliminate the monkey problem in the
area. This is used by closing the valve and putting marbles inside. Then you have to
pump air pressure up to 100 pounds. Finally after filling air inside, the valve should
be opened. You can shoot the marbles for 20 meters length. Through this type of
equipment monkeys and other alike macro pests can be frightened without causing
any kind of serious physical damage to the pest.
Keywords: Air gun, air pressure

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Automatic Plant Watering System
1D.K.K.T.G.Dissanayaka, 2K.G.T.Budhdheesha

Embilipitiya President’s College1,2

The watering system supplies water automatically when it identifies the soil moisture
level of the plantation. This system sends data to the farmer about the growing
conditions of the plantation. It saves money, time and labor cost of the farmers,
farmers can get better harvest, protect the plantation from dryness, farmers can get
the updates on plantation and it saves water. Plantations are getting dry as farmers are
unable to supply water when the plants need. So it’s a reason to destroy a plantation.
This system will be a solution for that problem. Problems that are solved by the system
include dryness of the soil of plantations, farmers not receiving updates about the
growing conditions of their plantations, and being unable to keep a continuous water
supply.
Keywords: Automatic, plant watering

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Tree Plucker Machine
Sakthikumar Bojasvini, Sakthikumar Bhirajith

1Bt/Vincent Girls High School, Batticaloa.
2Bt/ Kallady Veloor Sri Sakthi Vidyalayam, Batticaloa

This innovation, Tree plucker, is useful to remove the shrubs, weeds, thorny bushes
with ease in the gardens and in agricultural lands. Usually, it is difficult to remove
thorny bushes. But with this tree plucker, it can be achieved easily. If hand is used to
remove the thorny bushes, hands get damaged and can even affect to other body parts.
Further, to remove well rooted weeds, it needs heavy man power. This product solves
those problems. This device has a long steel rod with a handle. At the other end it has
a section to hold the plants tightly. User can keep this part at the bottom trunk of the
tree you want to remove and hold it. Then you can firmly remove the plant parts with
uniformity. With the Corona impact in Sri Lanka, Government introduced a project
named “Saubhagya”. This is a home gardening project to overcome the needs at the
household level. In home gardening you need to prepare the land. For this purpose
tree plucker can be used effectively. This device can be also used to uproot cassava
plants with fully ripen yams. Hence, this is a gift for cassava cultivators to remove the
roots yams without damaging. If commercialized, this product would help the cassava
farmers.
Keywords: Tree, plucker, weeds

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Corn Seed Separator
Sakthikumar Bojasvini1, Sakthikumar Bhirajith2
Bt/Kallady Veloor Sri Sakthi Vidyalaya,Batticaloa

Innovation is a corn seed separator. This is a successful and efficient method to separate
corn seeds for the maize farmers. This device is weightless and portable. Thus can be
taken to any place. It can effectively separate seeds which have 100% germination
rates. Anybody can handle this device.Maize cultivation is practiced in around 30,000
ha of land in Sri Lanka, annually. This is second only to paddy cultivation in terms of
cultivable land extent. An old farmer was doing “chena’ cultivation in a place called
‘Karpaanaikulam’. When we visited that place he has completed the maize cultivation
and harvest. He was involved in separating the seeds from the pods. The old farmer and
his associates were engaged in this activity. We observed that they had damaged their
fingertips while doing this. We enquired about the reason for the damages. Their reply
was when they remove the seeds, a heat is generated and it damages their fingertips.
The old farmer has hired labor for this purpose since this incident. The farmer also
suggested that this process is very costly. It was observed that labors took much time
to finish this task. To solve all these issues we came up with this device. There are
many large scale corn seed separators in the market, targeting large producers. But
these cannot be afforded by smallholders and ‘chena’ cultivation farmers. This is
because these machines are expensive and large in scale. Since initial cost is high,
small holders who earn smaller profits cannot buy them. To solve these issues, we
came up with a smaller device which is portable. From this device we can save money,
time and causes less damage to the fingers. This will increase farmer’s profit. In large
machines, since it uses a large motor which damages the corn seeds, their germination
ability is affected. To solve this issue we have used a smaller motor which rotates in
a lower speed. Thus separated seeds’ germination ability is not affected. It also has a
handle. This can separate 90Kg corn seeds in an hour using 220V. These seeds have
high germination ability. This would solve many problems of smallholders and chena
cultivation farmers involved in maize cultivation.
Keywords: Maize, seed separator

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Fertarm Fertilizer Application Garden Tool
Yasandu Seenapatabendige
G/Dharmsoka College

This invention provides a small and single hand tool that is useful when performing
manual fertilizing. A cylindrical storage portion is having an opening to which is
attached. The lid is used to close the opening. This will help to store the remaining
fertilizer. Pipe like arm can be fixed into the opening end through the lid. End of the
arm have a digging blade. First opening of the pipe like arm is being externally fitted
to the storage portion. Its second end has a hump like structure and the digging blade.
The storage unit has a screw formed on the outer wall in the vicinity of the opening.
The lid has a side wall provided with an inner screw that is screwed into the opening.
Pipe is fitted into the lid. A handle which is connected to the outer wall of the storage
portion. FERTARM is a smart garden tool which helps to apply granular fertilizer
without human touch. Hands of users are not contaminating with chemicals or there
is no direct contact with fertilizer. Therefore, human health issues associated with
fertilizer contamination are minimized. Also FERTARM helps to apply fertilizer in
correct dosage and fertilizer comes out with a control. Therefore, FERTARM helps to
manage over doses and waste of fertilizer. Moreover this smart garden tool is suitable
for user of any age, which is convenient, safe and portable garden equipment.
Keywords: FERTARM, fertilizer

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Reusable Ekel Broom
T.M. Senesh Daham Kure
Sirikurusa College-Kaluthara

I thought of developing this product because ekel brooms in houses usually wear and
tear out easily. In the ekel broom, the only thing that get worn and torn out is the ekel
portion. In this ekel broom, when the ekel part is worn and torn out, it can be reused
without throwing away. This broom has two main sections; reusable portion and
portion that wear and tear out. Further, this broom has large number of ekels than
a normal ekel at the market place. So this is beneficial to people than a conventional
broom. This broom can be produced easily at a low cost and is durable than the other
type of ekel brooms.
Keywords: Ekel brooms, reusable

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Grass Cutter
Vehan Hansaja
H/ Ruhunu Vijayaba National College

Grass cutter is developed as an agri-related equipment, whereas the novel grass cutter
enable the user to cut through grass smoothly and with less physical effort. This
machine minimizes the difficulties in the handling such as back pain when carrying
the machine for long time. The present invention has the advantages that: It is easy
to adjust, quick, labor and time are saved, operating efficiency is high, easy to use.
The hand held grass cutter has an elongated handle provided with a user interface
adapted to be held by a user, a motor located at the handle wherein the motor is
communicatively coupled to the user interface, a cutting mechanism located at a distal
end of the handle and communicatively coupled to the motor; and a disc section
adjustably attached to the handle and spaced subjacent to the cutting mechanism.
Keywords: Cutter, grass

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Small Soil Cutting Machine
W.G Dasun Mathisha

H/ Debarawewa Central College

In the area of cultivation, farmers are using the hoe to cut soil in making drains and in
land preparation. This equipment is a substitution to the conventional hoe. Machine
has two sharp iron wheels. The two wheels are rotated using a chain connected to the
wheels. To operate the machine you have connect this equipment to a grass cutter.
When the two sharp wheels are rotated with the power of grass cutter, the soil slices
are cut off.
Keywords: Grass cutter, soil cutter

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Automatic Water Nozzle & Valve
Nethumi Suhansa Weerakoon

Thaksila Maha Vidyalaya, Gampaha

Problems this machine can solve include damaging crops due to excess water
retention, wastage of water due to ignorance, wastage of time due to heavy work
of watering the plants, electricity consumption and power wastage, washing off of
nutrients applied to the soil. This equipment does not consume electricity. Thus the
invention is sustainable in the long term use. Equipment used in the production of the
equipment are a nut, small tap, part sensitive to water/humidity, a small valve made of
a syringe. When water receives in to the machine, the diaphragm of the valve opens
and water removes out from the equipment. The amount of water can be controlled
using the tap. When enough water has been poured to the soil, the soil moistens
and along with that the water sensitive region of the machine also wets. Due to the
wetting of the area, the area gets expanded. As a result a pressure is applied on the
rubber diaphragm. This causes the valve to close down and stops the water coming
inside. The process repeats continuously.
Keywords: Automatic, water nozzle

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Food Technology- School Level
Packaging

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Edible Cup
Yasandu Seenapatabendige

G/Dharmsoka College

This is an edible food package for yoghurts and ice creams. Most packages are plas-
tic and it leads to environmental pollution. Also plastic packages are good breeding
places for mosquitoes. The present invention relates to an edible container made of
Orange zest, liquid extract of orange fruit, Wheat flour. The edible container can hold
types of desserts. It is edible so, after eating the yoghurt, the cup can also be eaten. It
is made from orange zest and orange peels that are rich of anti-oxidants, vitamins and
minerals. Using this product, plastic pollution and mosquito related diseases can be
reduced.
Keywords: Edible cup, Orange zest

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Fruit Basket
S.R.G Udara Dewmika
Marawila/Athurugoda Kanishta Vidyalaya

Most of the people now days transport vegetables and fruits by climbing on them
and packing tightly in gunny bags. As a result majority of fruits and vegetables had to
be discarded due to rotting and bruising. Even though plastic crates are introduced
as a solution to this problem, transporters are not willing to use plastic crates. This
is because crates occupy large space to transport. My solution for this problem is
to introduce a basket that helps to transport fruits and vegetables without bruising
and damaging. Through this improved basket you can transport fruits and vegetables
freshly. Since the basket does not occupy mush space and do not wear and tear out
easily, it is long lasting. Moreover, the size of the basket can be adjusted according to
the size and shape of the vegetables/fruits transporting. After finish transporting the
empty baskets can be packed on each other saving space. I have developed the basket
as a prototype. By improving the prototype further, a contribution can be made to
lower the rising prices of vegetables and fruits.
Keywords: Fruits, transportation, vegetables

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Food Technology- School Level
Product

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Covid-19 Homemade Banana Ice-Cream
Mathura Arunthavm

J/Vembady Girls High School

During lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic the farmers of Jaffna where unable to
market their bananas they produced. At the same time children at homes were looking
for tasty food. Having these in mind, I will produce banana ice-cream.In Northern Sri
Lanka, heavy winds bring damage to crops such as banana, papaw during the months
of June and November. As a result the farmers lose their income. We can make use of
banana from damaged plant to make clean, hygienic, nutritious and tasty ice cream.
Keywords: Banana, covid-19, ice-cream

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Homemade Palmyrah Ice-cream
Rubiga Arunthavam

J/Vembadi Girls’ High School

A lot of Palmyra palms are found in Northern part of Sri Lanka. These palms grow
at random from seeds on strewn on the ground. These palms produce a lot of fruits.
From these fruits value added products can be made. Through these products one can
build up contribution to the economic development of Sri Lanka. Palmyra fruits are
seasonal and during the season plenty of Palmyra fruits are available. These fruits can
be used to prepare delicious ice-cream and people can get substantial income.
Keywords: Ice-cream, palmyrah

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Palmyra Chocolate
Sakthikumar Bojasvin, Sakthikumar Bhiraji

1Bt/Vincent Girls High School, Batticaloa.
2Bt/ Kallady Veloor Sri Sakthi Vidyalayam, Batticaloa

This innovation is Palmyra Chocolate which is a traditional sweet item. This is based
on traditional Palmyra leather (“Panaattu”). There are abundant Palmyra trees in
Batticaloa, Jaffna, and Hambantota. In Batticaloa many Palmyra tress are cut. When
we inquired about this from the land owners they said, they have no use and income
from these trees, that is why these trees are cut. We though to solve this problem.
Palmyra leather is a product everybody prefers. So, using this one as an input, we
have developed a sweet item, which is known as Palmyra Chocolate. This possesses
Calcium, phosphorus, Thiamin, Vitamin C, Riboflavin like rich nutrients. This hinders
diseases like small pox and chicken pox. Since this product is produced from natural
products this is a healthy product and suitable for commercialization. Since this is a
tasty food item, from children to old peoples prefer these items. Form one Palmyra
fruit we can prepare 50 Palmyra chocolates. During the season, we can get 300 fruits
form one Palmyra tree. This brings an income for those who grow Palmyra. Further,
Palmyra leather is a value added product which can be sold at high prices. This also
reduces the destruction of Palmyra tress. This can be a good commercialize product.
Keywords: Chocolate, palmyra leather

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