e Dairy Lanka

eDairy Chat - Finding a Milking Animal

2009-10-02T00:12:00.000-07:00

Here is the example of how the buyers request the information from the co-coordinating centre via chatting. The animal information are available on the web, still for more information you can create a chat with the eDairy center and find out.

eDairy Extension - Managing by Dairy Famers and their family members

2009-10-01T23:02:00.000-07:00

Mrs.Iresha Tennakoon, wife of young dairy farmers from Giriulla trained ICT at Dambadeniya Development Foundation - ICT Centre - Narammala and now she is managing the SMS request transactions and trilingual web administration. Also you can communicate the centre through google chat or skype.

Evaluation process - Final Touch at ICTA

2009-10-01T22:06:00.000-07:00

The eDairy extension system was presented to the IT experts in Information and Communication Technology agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA). The presentation was conducted by Mr.Sunil Rodrigo - Senior Manager - Dambadeniya Development Foundation and stated that all the stack holders of this project wanted access the web based e-dairy SMS transaction log entries to evaluate the real out put of their own sectors. Mr.Patrick Roy - IT Manager , Dambadeniya Development Foundation - explain the technical impact on young farmers in the village. Mr.Sriyananda Rathnayaka- Project Co-ordinator ICTA, Mr.Jaliya Jayawardena - IT Consultant, Ms. Anjela Samarasinghe - Consultant from Pricewaters Coopers, Mr.Denuka Perera,Mr.Razmin Kareem, Mr.Mario Fernandopulle, Mr.Sanjaya Karunasena, Mr.Thushara Suraweera from ICTA also evaluate the project.

Dairy Famers Details Computerized

2009-10-01T00:53:00.000-07:00

The ediary extension gathered the farmers and their animal details , analyzed and created a database, which is accessible to relevant higher authority to any where. This is a begging of dairy industry in Sri Lanka. This will give the accurate information to the decision makers.

Famer Training at KOSWATTE

2009-09-30T23:29:00.000-07:00

Koswatte is an interior village from Narammala, which has very enthusiastic farmers team of 35-40 members. They supply there daily collected fresh milk to Cargill Pvt Ltd. Also they have good relationship with private public sector state holders, those who directly /indirectly linked with dairy industry. These farmers also trained to access the SMS enabled system on 15th of September 2009. And as per the farmers request , the Dambadeniya Development Foundation offered a ICT Training program for the Farmer's young children.

eDairy Touch Screen System launched at Milco

2009-09-30T22:56:00.000-07:00

A eDairy Touch Screen System was launched at Milco-Milk Chilling Centre at Loluwagoda. A training session was conducted by Dambadeniya Development Foundation to the Centre Manager/Operators to empower the farmers through ICT. Mr.Rohan Goonasekara- Centre Manager of Milco (Pvt) Ltd at loluwagoda stated that this is a significant project that the Ministry of Livestock carried out last 30 years to empower dairy farmers.

Reported by Patrick Roy

Mr.S.A.Wijerathne of #26, Kadangamuwa, Loluwagoda - (a dairy farmer supplies 15 ltrs of average milk per day) trained to send SMS and access touch screen, stated that he was totally discourage in the fresh milk industry in Sri Lanka, but with these type of technology are involves and all the stack holders co-operates, in future the dairy will be the industry that can make an impact on country economy. And he is more and more encouraged to buy more milking animals.

Reported by Patrick Roy

SMS enabled Services at Dambadeniya

2009-09-30T21:54:00.000-07:00

The farmers from Muthugala, Dambadeniya are now equipped with SMS enabled services, which is launched by Dambadeniya Development Foundation, with the concept of Mr.Sunil Rodrigo - Senior Dairy Technologist (SL). The farmers those who have registered under eDairy will have a farmer code. Using this unique code , can access the information/request services by using SMS on a mobile phone/CDMA phone from any where.

Launching of e-dairy extention

2009-09-14T20:45:00.000-07:00

The e-dairy extension - an innovation application of ICT at the dairy Industry of Sri Lanka launched on 21st of August 2009,under patronage of Hon. C.B.Rathnayaka, Miniter of Agriculture.

"SMS Makes life more easier" - Happy Famers

2009-07-30T01:50:00.000-07:00

මෙම වැඩසටහන නිසා කිරිගොවීන් වන අප සැම‍ගේ ජීවිතයට නව නැගුමක්
Farmers were happy to use the SMS enable information system introduced by Dambadeniya Development Foundation. The farmer group also undergone a training on How to use Touch screen system to make a request. Here a team of happy farmers with their touch screen system.

They also created a FAQ for the future reference, which enable them to co-ordination among their group for sharing their own knowledge and experience.

Reported by T.Patrick Roy

Famers and Animals records Updation

2009-07-30T01:28:00.000-07:00

The farmers and their family information have been updated regularly, in order to maintain 100% accuracy on records. Not only the farmers details but also their animals details with average milk yield and medication history of animals also been updated to make sure of achieve the primary goals of e-dairy extension.

Reporting By T.Patrick Roy

e-Dairy Press Conference

2009-07-09T03:56:00.000-07:00

The press conference of e-Dairy Project was held in Kurugegala on 8th of July 2009 under the patronage of Provincial Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Hon.Minister Shantha Bandara. The objective of this program was explained by Mr.Sunil Rodrigo - Dairy Technologist and e-Dairy concept creator. He also stated that the assistace provided by ICTA and Dambadeniya Development Founation on Dairy Industry is remarkable and will achieve 100% growth whithin 24 months.

Also the Minister stated "The country is looking to apply latest technology to Livestock and Agriculture sectors, to attract the younger generation. Our only goal is to achieve the self sufficient with minimal import of agrobase products"

Mr.J.M.G.B. Jayasundara - Chief Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock - NWP stated that it is most appropritate time that this program has been commenced and we are fortunate to launch it in within the North Western Province. Mr.W.G.Dayananda - Secretary to Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock - NWP stated that " This is a potetional program where we would be concentrating more on the outcome of the system. This also can be apply to other sectors too. So we will be including this program on our trategic plan. Mr.T.G.U.B.Thamugala - Secretary to Chief Minister - NWP Soon after the success at Dambadeniya / Narammala Division we would like to expand this to the entire province too.

Farmer Awarness at Beminigalla

2009-06-18T00:21:00.001-07:00

An awareness program was conducted by the e-Dairy team at Beminigalla village for 27 dairy farmers on 17th of June 2009. The farmers were well aware of the system and ready to access it. The " SANASA" (rural economic Program) and Milco - (milk processor ) also particiapted as service providers. The training was conducted by Mr.Dammika Kulathunga - a well trained edairy farmer.

Reported by Patrick Roy

e Dairy Presentation - For National and Provincial Heads in the Department of Animal Production and Health

2009-06-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

The e-dairy SMS enable system presented to the National and provincial heads in the Department of Animal Production and Health on 15th of June 2009 at Institute of Continuous Education, Kandy. The system was demonstrated by the e-Dairy team and the participants were appreciated the effort that which enable the achieve the objectives of dairy industry in Sri Lanka.

For the presentation all the Provincial Directors ,Provincial Veterinary Surgeons, Officials of Veterinary Research Institute, Officials of Livestock Development, Members of Association of Animal Production and Health , Intellectuals from University Of Peradeniya, Offcials of Department of Animal Science were participated.

The presentation submitted to Hon.Minister C.B.Rathnayaka - Minister of Livestock Development , Hon. Shantha Bandara - Provincial Minister of Livestock Development , Small Irrigation and Agriculture - North Western Province, and Hon. Dr.Navarathnarajah - Provincial Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development - Eastern Province.

Reported by Patrick Roy

e-Dairy made great effort uplift the Dairy famers of Sri Lanka

2009-06-10T02:23:00.000-07:00

Now the Dairy farmers and the all the stack holders (Department of Animal Production and Health/ Ministry of Livestock Development and Health / Veterinary Research Institute /District VS Offices / Milk Processors / Animal Drug Suppliers/ Animal Feed suppliers / Milking equipment and machinery suppliers can access the web site for their day to day activities.

You also can Visit ... www.edairylanka.lk

Birth Success rate at Narammala Division

2009-06-10T02:09:00.000-07:00

Total targeted birth at Narammala division for the 1st quarter is 1250 animals, but unfortunately only 116 births has succeeded. When comparing with previous chart it shows the no of Artificial Insemination carried out during this period. So out of that amount 116 have succeeded (30%).

Artificial Insemination Rate at Narammala Division

2009-06-10T02:06:00.000-07:00

The following chart shows the artificial insemination taken place during the 1st quarter year 2009.

The Current Status of Milk Industry in Sri Lanka

2009-06-10T01:45:00.000-07:00

According to the National Statistics 2003-2008, there are 532520 cows are available in Sri Lanka. But out of this amount only 249,315 (47%) animals are milking cows, rest are dried cows.
The monthly average milk production is 14,370,200 ltrs and herd average is 27 per month. And you will realize that the herd average is just 1.9ltrs.

The e-Dairy System - How the System Works

2009-05-25T02:37:00.000-07:00

Concept created by Mr.Sunil Rodrigo - Senior Dairy Technologist and Industrial Engineer

Initial discussion to implement the e-dairy system for Western Province

2009-05-25T00:32:00.000-07:00

The North Western Province - Department of Animal Production and Health, had the discussion on e-dairy system to improve the zonal animal production and health. The discussion chaired by Dr.(Mrs) S.D.K.Herath - Provincial Director - Department of Animal Production and Health , North Western Province, held on 22-05-2009 at Dambadeniya Development Foundation. Dr.Nimal Jayaweera - District Veterinary Surgeon - Kurunegala , was addressed the issues which impact on the dairy field in future. The Veterinary officials of North Western Province were participated and expressed their views on that day.

Usage of Mobile Technology Dairy Development in Sri Lanka

2009-05-18T23:58:00.001-07:00

Nestle farmers - a group of farmers, those who sell their raw milk to Nestle Company, from Dambadeniya experiencing the validity of mobile technology and it strength. The farmers are expecting atleast 10% of growth (without any additional investment) before end of this year.

Touch Screen usability

2009-05-18T22:54:00.000-07:00

The farmers those who haven't the mobile phone accessibility, using the touch screen panel to send a message (SMS) to the Veterinary Surgeon/Livesstock Development Instructor / AI Technician, for their requirements. The touch screen was installed at the Milk purchasing centre , where farmers will be visiting daily.

The e-dairy system advanced for University Of Colombo

2009-05-18T22:20:00.000-07:00

The e-dairy intervention has been reached its highest innovative ICT application in Sri Lanka. This system taken up as a industrial innovation of using Information technology for the development of dairy industry. The research team University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) inspected the system and stated "This system opened our eyes how communities can involve in the development of this country through ICT" The team was led by Mr.H.W.H.Premachndra and Mr.U.D.U.Indika - the Instructors of UCSC, under the guidance of w.Chaminda Priyashantha and Mrs.Girty Gamage - Co-ordinator External Degree Centre - UCSC

ICT Training Program for Veterinary Officers

2009-05-18T21:41:00.000-07:00

The Veterinary officers of Narammala and Alawwa, have commenced the training of ICT , for their day-today activities. The Dambadeniya ICT Centre is providing the interactive training with high quality. The training of "ICT4VET" commenced at Dambadeniya Development Foundation in order to fulfill the requirement of accessing e-dairy system.

Participant - Training Program - 1

Dr.S.S.W.B.M.K.K. Pusella - Veterinary Surgeon

Mrs.Chandra S.Kumari – LDI

Mr.Gamini Senevirathne – LDI

Mr.K.Gunaasa – LDI

Mrs.Amara Kulasinghe – LDI

Mrs.Sandya Kanthi Gunawardena – LDI

Mr.Bandara Basnayaka - LDI

Famers Awareness on e- Dairy System at Dambadeniya

2009-04-30T00:23:00.000-07:00

The farmers of Maravita/Udawela Watta/ Muthugala had opportunity of accessing the e-Dairy system through their milk collecting centre at Dambadeniya. The preliminary discussion and awareness was held by the leadership of Mr.Sunil Rodrigo. The farmers are so thankful to the officials for providing such system to them. Mr.J.P.Herath - a farmer of Panapitiya watte, stated that this is a good opportunity to involve his young son to take part in the dairy industry. He also added that where ever there is application of ICT invloves, that can attract young people/ future generation.

Reported By T.Patrick Roy

e Dairy - an upliftment of dairy industry in Sri Lanka

2009-04-29T23:08:00.000-07:00

The e Dairy extension system was presented to Prof.Tissa Vitharana-Minister of Science and Technology by Mr.Sunil Rodrigo - an expert in Dairy Industry in Sri Lanka on 28-03-2009 at The Sri Lanka Foundation Institute - Colombo 7. The Minister was so impressed to hear that the Dairy Farmers are capable of use latest ICT technology for their day to day farming activities. Also he has stated that it is remarkable that all the sectors of dairy field, to come up with such constructive sustainable system in the year of ICT. He thanked Mr.Sunil Rodrigo's leadership and commitment on application of ICT for Dairy Development.

2009-03-23T00:07:00.001-07:00

Codes Developed by the edairy Stackholders

SMS request codes from Dairy farmer

		Description	Reply Auto generate <”AutoMessage”>
AIS	D1	Artificial Inseminations	Kruthima Sinchanaya – SMS Lebuna.
DOB	D2	Delivery Obstructions	Petaw Hiraweema – SMS Lebuna.
CFD	D3	Calves not taking feed	Ahara Noganeema – SMS Lebuna
DIA	D4	Diarrhea	Bada yeama– SMS Lebuna
FVR	D5	Fever	Una – SMS Lebuna
BLT	D6	Bloating	Bada Pipeema – SMS Lebuna
DOC	D7	Date of Conceiving	Gab Parikshawa – SMS Lebuna
WKL	D8	Weak Leg	Kakula Pana Nethiveema – SMS Lebuna
CSP	D9	Cannot Stand Up	Negita Siteemata Nohakiveema – SMS Lebuna
WND	D10	Wounds	Thuwala – SMS Lebuna
MST	D11	Mastitis	Burulu Predahaya – SMS Lebuna
WRM	D12	Worms	Panu Beheth - – SMS Lebuna
SNK	D13	Stiff Neck	Belle Eda veema – SMS Lebuna
CRT	D14	Cataract	Aswala Suda – SMS Lebuna
PDS	D15	Pelvis Diagnosis	Asthi Leda – SMS Lebuna
PTM	D16	Postmortem	Marana Pareekshana – SMS Lebuna
PMK	D17	Poor Milk Yield	Kiri Adu veema – SMS Lebuna
TICK	D18	Warts	Innan – SMS Lebuna
MFR	D19	Milk Fever	Kiri Una – SMS Lebuna
CSN	D20	Castration	Sathun Kappduwa – SMS Lebuna
FLM	D21	Flem	Sathata Sema – SMS Lebuna

Farmer Information Codes

Information Code		Description	Reply Actual generate <”CCMessage”>
AIS	D1	Artificial Inseminations	Kruthima Sinchanaya – Dr.Silva Ennava.
DOB	D2	Delivery Obstructions	Petaw Hiraweema – Mr.Nandasiri Ennava.
CFD	D3	Calves not taking feed	Ahara Noganeema – Mrs.Bandara Ennava.
DIA	D4	Diarrhea	Bada yeama– Dr.Silva Ennava.
FVR	D5	Fever	Una – Dr.Silva Ennava.
BLT	D6	Bloating	Bada Pipeema – Dr.Silva Ennava.
DOC	D7	Date of Conceiving	Gab Parikshawa – Dr.Silva Ennava.
WKL	D8	Weak Leg	Kakula Pana Nethiveema – Dr.Silva Ennava.
CSP	D9	Cannot Stand Up	Negita Siteemata Nohakiveema – Dr.Silva Ennava.
WND	D10	Wounds	Thuwala – Dr.Silva Ennava.
MST	D11	Mastitis	Burulu Predahaya – Dr.Silva Ennava.
WRM	D12	Worms	Panu Beheth – Dr.Silva Ennava.
SNK	D13	Stiff Neck	Belle Eda veema – Dr.Silva Ennava.
CRT	D14	Cataract	Aswala Suda – Dr.Silva Ennava.
PDS	D15	Pelvis Diagnosis	Asthi Leda – Dr.Silva Ennava.
PTM	D16	Postmortem	Marana Pareekshana – Dr.Silva Ennava.
PMK	D17	Poor Milk Yield	Kiri Adu veema – Dr.Silva Ennava.
TICK	D18	Warts	Innan – Dr.Silva Ennava.
MFR	D19	Milk Fever	Kiri Una – Dr.Silva Ennava.
CSN	D20	Castration	Sathun Kappduwa – Dr.Silva Ennava.
FLM	D21	Flem	Sema – Dr.Silva Ennava.

eDairyLanka

2009-03-22T23:30:00.001-07:00

e-Dairy - SMS Code Forum

2009-03-03T19:18:00.000-08:00

The Research Team of e-dairy code system

Department of Animal Production and Health

Dr. S.D.K. Herath - Provincial Director- APAH- NWP

Dr.K.M.T.Kendaragama - Director, APAH- Peradeniya

Dr. P. Wijewantha - DAPH

Dr. N. Thilakarathne - SMS, Department of Animal Production and Health, Kurunegala

Ministry of Livestock Development

Mr. A.O. Kodithuwakku - Additional Secretary - Ministry of Lives Stock Development

Dr. L.Dharmawardhane - Ministry of LiveStock Development

Mr. J.C. Madurasinghe - AGM, Ministry of LiveStock, Colombo

Mr. U.S. Bandara - Ministry of LiveStock, Colombo

Veterinary Research Institute

Dr. J. Dharmawardhane - Director, VRI

Dr. D.V.S. Gamage - DD, VRI, Peradeniya

Dr. Nimal Jayaweera - District Veterinary Surgeon, Kurunegala

Dr. K.K. Pussella - Veterinary Surgeon, Narammala

Project Management

Mr.Sunil Rodrigo - Senior Manager - Dambadeniya Development Foundation www.dambadeniya.org

Mr.T.Patrick Roy - IT Manager - Dambadeniya Development Foundation

Milk Processors

Mr. A.C.H. Munaweera - NLDB, Kudawewa

Mr. M.D. Karunatilaka - NLDB Head Office, Colombo

Mr. P.M. Jayabandu - Milco, Polgahawela

Mr. P.I.O Fernando - Milco, Head Office

Ms. K.M. Ashoka Kuruppu - Nestle Lanka PLC, Makandura

Ms. Shamara Dunusinghe - Nestle Lanka PLC, Makandura

Service Providers

Mr. R.M. Thanthilage - Dialog Telekom

Dr. S. Mallawarachchi - Hayleys Agro Products Ltd

Mr. Chamila Priyasuranga - Lankaputhra Development Bank

Mrs.Shyamalee Randeni - ILO, Kurunegala

ICT Service

Mr. Nishantha Bopearachchi - Leansigma, IT Consultant

Identified Constrains;

2009-02-20T22:53:00.000-08:00

e dairy Sri Lanka -
Animal Nutrition
Calf Rearing
Genetic Potential
Timeliness of Breeding service/methodologies
Milking/Milk Hygiene/Handling
Shortage of Breeding material
Inadequate grassroots level Veterinary services
Shortage of feed
Lack of Dairy base entrepreneurial Culture
Unsuccessful Dairy Development Programmes implemented causing lack of trust of the farmers
Low current profit margin in existing Dairy Industry
Shortage of human resources at House hold level

Activities

2009-02-19T04:47:00.000-08:00

Developing database backed, SMS enabled dairy farmer/service provider tracking/messaging software and touch screen software
Create digital content on dairy best practices in Sinhala/Tamil
Creating awareness of sending SMS & e mails in their native languages [Sinhala /Tamil] by utilization of relevant software’s and practical awareness programmes.

e-dairy Extention

2009-02-18T22:49:00.000-08:00

GOAL
Improving the productivity of Dairy and Agriculture base activities at village level by facilitating just in time information, on hand appropriate technology application and data required for achieving a justifiable contribution by creating direct service provider and marketing linkages.

STACK HOLDERS

Department of Animal Production &Health
National Livestock Development Board
Veterinary Research Institute
Universities
Private Sector/NGO Service Providers
Private Sector Suppliers
Dairy Farmers

OBJECTIVES

Usage of ICT [mobile phones] at households and within the village in improving their communication gaps.
Additional income for women at house hold level through increased milk yields/increased carving rates for the 1000 dairy farmers targeted.
Youth are to be recognized as important partners of rural development and carrying in new technology application at village level.

IMPLEMENTATION ORGANISATION

Dambadeniya Development Foundation
International Manthan Award Winner 2008 for ICT4D

Funded By

ICTA -Srilanka

Dambadeniya Development Foundation

Coordinated by

Ministry of Livestock Development

e-Dairy Extension Program - Startup Workshop on 19th of February 2009

Dr.Asoka Kodithuwakku - Additional Secretary - Ministry of Livestock Development with Mr Sunil Rodrigo-Senior Manager DDF and Provincial Director North Central Dr.Hrath

Formation of Stack Holder Forum with officials from private and public sector

Innovation on e-dairy ICT application - Veterinary Surgeons at the workshops finalizing the SMS codes systems

Dr .Bandara testing the process

Onway forward with relevant SMS code system for all stack holders with common understanding.

Rural dairy Industry

2009-02-18T16:35:00.000-08:00

Nothing other than milk is considered nature’s most wholesome food on earth contains water, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat , Calcium, other natural minerals, vitamins and enzymes

In the history rearing cows at house hold level had been a common practice to get their daily needs of nutrition in the form of milk, curd and moru which was a part of their daily meal at that time.
In present days the small farmer Dairying is being considered as the most effective tool in eradication of poverty and malnutrition in the global village