www.agridept.gov.lk

Eligibility

Government/Semi government institutes, NGOO, Farmer organization

Procedure of applying

Requesting by letter addressed to Deputy Director (Plant Protection), Plant protection Service, Gannoruwa, Peradeniya

Time of submission the request

During office time in working days

Fees for obtaining the service

Estimate will be submitted after request. (If advisory service only Transport & subsistence of the trainers only)

Time taken to provide the service

At the earliest, depend on the schedule

Place of service given

Plant Protection Service (PPS), Gannoruwa, Peradeniya,
TP 0812 388316 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Staff officer in charge of the service

Deputy Director (Plant Protection) / Mr K Piyasena

• Issuance of import permits to import plant, planting material and plant products
• Supplying of seed samples of traditional crop varieties
• Providing information on  plant genetic resources
• Public awareness programme on  plant genetic resources
• Issuing phytosanitary certificate on  agricultural commodities at the Katunayaka International Airport
• Issuing phytosanitary certificate on  agricultural commodities at the Seaport Colombo
• Conducting Training Programmes on Plant Protection activities
• Introduction of the Bio control agents to control Salvinia and water hyacinth
• Fumigation of seed/food stores to protect from pest infestation
• Advisory service and treatments for household pest control such as Termite and Rats (house or field rats).
• Introduction of integrated pest management (IPM) programme to leafy vegetables
• Selection of superior fruit mother plants for multiplication
• Registration of seed production crops and certification of produced seeds of Rice, Field Crops and Vegetables
• Registration of fruit plant nurseries and certification of planting materials of fruits
• Seed testing for locally produced or important seeds
• Conducting post control verification trials for imported seeds and locally produced seeds against complains
• Training and awareness programme on quality seed and planting material production
• Registration of seed and planting material handlers under the Seed Act no 22, 2003
• Conducting inquiries on complains against seed or planting materials under the Seed Act
• Registration of Pesticides
• Certification for Pesticides dealers
• Certification for seller
• Field compliant on pesticides
• Awareness/ Training on Safe & effective use/handling of Pesticides
• Pesticide Analysis