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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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.