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Agro Technology Park is one of the finest initiatives for agriculture extension, education and agro tourism implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka. The first A-Park was established in Kandy district. The park is bounded in three sides with the river Mahaweli in the historically important place of Gannoruwa in Kandy and, lies at an altitude of 473m (1550 ft) above sea level in a total area of 2 square kilometers. The A parks is comprised with the majority of the institutions of the Department of Agriculture. The second A-Park was established in Hambantota district adjoining to the Government Farm in Batatha.

A Parks are more than just a great day out and it is strongly focused on the quick information dissemination mechanism for farmers, school children and general public. Also, it is a place to see and learn latest recommendations of crop cultivation and technologies generated by both public (government departments and universities) and private institutions. It gives not only education & training mechanism but also aesthetically beautiful edible landscaping with tropical crops. The A Parks is stuffed with a bewildering variety of local and newly improved plant species. And, varieties and technologies recommended by the Department of Agriculture for all crops are demonstrated in the field. The technologies ranges from Hi-tech agriculture to traditional agriculture are demonstrated in these agriculture theme parks.