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K M N Tennakoon, Agriculture Instructor

K M N Tennakoon

Agriculture Instructor

Dept. Of Agriculture

Location
Sri Lanka - Matale
Education
Master's degree, Agriculture
Experience
18 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 9 Months

Agriculture Instructor at Dept. Of Agriculture
  • Sri Lanka
  • My current job since August 2005

I have over 18 years of experience in organic crop production, dry land agriculture, greenhouse crop management, farm quality control, irrigation, and garden management. Also, I’m expertise in soil and nutrient management, irrigation, pest and disease management, and weed control. My experience as an Agriculture Instructor/Assist. Farm Manager/Good Agriculture Practices Auditor at the Department of Agriculture is relevant to landscape management, horticulture, grains cultivation, and farm quality management.

Agriculture Instructor at Department Of Agriculture - Sri Lanka
  • Sri Lanka - Matale
  • My current job since August 2005

Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka (Aug. 2005-Present)
1.1. GAP Auditor (Feb; 2016-Present)
Conducted Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audits, ensuring food security.
Prepared action plans and completed audits within set timelines.
Ensured compliance with farm production and protection processes for quality assurance and food safety.
1.2. Agriculture Instructor - Vegetable Seeds Centre (Jan; 2013-Dec; 2016)
Protected and maintained the quality of seed stocks.
Conducted quality control sample testing and monitored results.
Managed seed stores, cold rooms, and implemented production technologies.
1.3. Assistant Farm Manager (Aug; 2005 -Dec; 2013)
Assigned duties to farm workers, ensuring satisfactory work completion.
Managed daily and weekly production plans to increase efficiency.
Maintained optimal productivity through input management and various farm activities.
Expertise in soil and nutrient management, irrigation, pest and disease management, weed control, and post-harvest handling.

Education

Master's degree, Agriculture
  • at Rajarata University Of Sri Lanka
  • April 2023
Bachelor's degree, Plantation Agriculture
  • at Wayamba University Of Sri Lanka
  • August 2015
Diploma, Agriculture Production Technology
  • at Technical College, Dambulla. Dept. of Technical Edu. & Training.
  • December 2003

Specialties & Skills

Sustainable Agriculture
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Agricultural Engineering
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Crop Protection
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Landscaping
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Organic Farming
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Competent in leadership and supervisory skills.
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Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certificate Course on Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2017
New Technologies of Agriculture Machinery (Training)
Training Institute:
Dept. Of International Cooperation, Ministry of Science & technology, China.
Date Attended:
October 2008
Duration:
88 hours
Organic Agriculture Technology for Environmental Conservation (Training)
Training Institute:
JICA-Japan
Date Attended:
February 2010
Duration:
1800 hours
Better Training for Safer Foods (Training)
Training Institute:
European Commission
Date Attended:
November 2019
Duration:
32 hours

Hobbies

  • Passionate about nature, I spend my free time gardening, cycling, and jogging.