Training from National Cinnamon Research and Training Center

National Cinnamon Research and Training Center (NCR&TC)Department of Export Agriculture

Ministry of Minor Export Crops Promotion


Ministry of Minor Export Crop Promotion

TRAINING PROSPECTUS



Contents

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01 Vision 0302 Mission 0403 Message from Minister 0404 Massage from Deputy Minister 0505 Message from Secretary 0606 Message from Director General 0707 Foreword 0808 About Us 0909 Key Thrust Areas & Objectives 1010 Programme List 1211 Training Programmes 1312 NCR&TC Faculty 2314 Visiting Faculty 2615 NCR&TC Staff & Demonstrators 3216 Highlights 3317 Contact Details 48



Vision

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Center of Excellence in Cinnamon Research and Training



Mission

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To develop and deliver internationally recognized

professional research, academic programmes and training courses,

to empower all stake holders of cinnamon industry.



Message from Minister

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Spices are one of the commodities which influence on the Sri Lankan Culture, Politics and the Economy for over 2000 years. Among them Cinnamon is the most important since Quality of the True Cinnamon produced in Sri Lanka is unmatchable with the same Cinnamon produced in other countries. Because of that “Ceylon Cinnamon” is well established brand name in the world spice trade.Our future dream is strengthening the all aspects of cinnamon industry such as production technologies, transferring technology and providing residential quality scientific and artistic way of training for all the stake holders related to the industry from grassroots level to executive levels. It is needed to blossom cinnamon industry with mechanization, vale addition and product diversification. The world is more health conscious and quality assurance to be complying with sanitary requirement of the consuming countries is addressed while conducting training on cinnamon processing. To fulfill those national needs of the cinnamon industry, Cinnamon Research Station is transformed to National Cinnamon Research & Training Center (NCR&TC) under Department of Export Agriculture, Ministry of Minor Export Crop Promotion. The NCR&TC provides training from raising a quality seedling, field planting, and crop management to harvesting, processing & grading. The main aim of the NCR&TC is to train the growers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the Cinnamon processors and traders on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). At the moment of ceremonial opening of NCR&TC, I convey my warm greetings to all the scientists, organizations and the technocrats, who have taken the responsibilities for addressing these national issues a grand success

Hon. Mr. Reginald Cooray Minister of Minor Export Crop Promotion



Message from Deputy Minister

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As the Deputy Minister of Minor Export Crop Promotion, I am pleased to give this message on the occasion of the opening of hostel for the National Cinnamon Research and Training Centre.The Department of Export Agriculture under the Ministry of Minor Export Crop Promotion has several research centres and extension arm geared to develop sustainable research best suited for the promotion of Export Agricultural Crops in the country. One key Research Centre of DEA, National Cinnamon Research and Training Centre, was established in Matara as recognizing the vital role that cinnamon plays in the Sri Lankan economy, especially in southern Sri Lanka where it is extensively cultivated.The work of NCR&TC has seen the introduction of modern technologies to cinnamon sector, as well as the further development of our traditional forms of agriculture with a deep understanding of their scientific roots. It also conducts training programs to disseminate knowledge on the scientific methods for cinnamon cultivation and processing.The hostel facility that opens today will serve to enable and encourage stakeholders all over the country to get the benefits of training from NCR&TC and abridge the course of knowledge generation to application which ultimately motivate those engaged in cinnamon cultivation and processing to reach the highest standards required by the developing market conditions. I wish all the success for trainees and hope they can contribute to develop the cinnamon sector and make more economical gains for the country.



Message from Secretary

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The Ministry of Minor Export Crop Promotion was established as a strategy to achieve the target of creating Sri Lanka, “the wonder of Asia” with the objective of to improve qualitatively and quantitatively the production and selling of minor export crops to enhance the local economy and the farmer life-style. With the Vision of making “Sri Lanka – The spice hub of Asia” and the Mission of “Leading the spice industry to achieve the excellence in cultivation, production, marketing and promotion” as the Ministry, we are dedicated to developing a stronger and more versatile service to realize the highest degree of minor export crop sector satisfaction.Sri Lanka has been famous for its quality spices due to its intrinsic value since time immemorial. Amongst them cinnamon has undoubtedly become the most important spice crop by accounting for about 85% of the world trade for true cinnamon and representing fourth largest export agriculture crop of Sri Lanka. However “Ceylon Cinnamon” yet occupies the domination in the world market, the industry is facing and will be facing future challenges in every aspect of its production as an export crop. For instance, increasing demand for quality produce, low production costs for substitutes like Cassia cinnamon, high sanitary and phyto-sanitary standards, increasing demand for organic products and shortage of new technology. The cinnamon industry in Sri Lanka has been a traditional industry and now becoming a plantation sector crop entering new stake holders. Thus, to improve quality and efficient productivity along with the consumer demand, strengthening of training and technology transfer has become a key prerequisite. Understanding the requirement of addressing these challenges urgently, with the guidance of The Ministry of Minor Export Crop Promotion, National Cinnamon Training Center was established attached to the Cinnamon Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture, Palolpitiya, Thihagoda, in 2012. The key objective of the training center is to make awareness of Good Agricultural practices and Good Manufacturing practices in the cinnamon industry while providing training and new technology for all stake stakeholders on nursery management, field establishment, crop management, harvesting, processing and grading. The training prospectus was introduced to upgrade the knowledge and awareness of different categories of stakeholders in the industry. On behalf of the Ministry of Minor Export Crop Promotion it gives me a great pleasure to place a message in the training prospectus of the cinnamon training unit established for the first time in Sri Lanka and indeed it will promote the segment of minor crop portfolio in the national economy .

Mr. Vajira NarampanawaSecretary Minister of Minor Export Crop Promotion



Message from Director General

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Mr. N.K.A. RupasingheDirector GeneralDepartment of Export Agriculture



Foreword

On behalf of the National Cinnamon Research and Training Center (NCR&TC), It gives me a great pleasure to introduce the training prospectus of the cinnamon training unit established for the first time in the country for the benefit of cinnamon industry covering fourteen districts of Sri Lanka.The NCR&TC of the Department of Export Agriculture was established in 1986 with a view to conduct research and training on cinnamon cultivation, processing and product development. During the past 26 years it has contributed immensely to strengthen knowledge on different areas of research through its new findings, infrastructure development and human resource development addressing the national issues of significance. The NCR&TC has a vital role to pay directing research and training to meet the current demand and challenges of the stakeholders. Presently, the NCR&TC is striving to achieve this goals, mainly through its prioritized research plan and different kind of training programmes mainly focusing on plantation management and cinnamon peeling. This training prospectus will no doubt help conducting the training programmes in a methodical manner and improving the knowledge and practical experience of cinnamon growers. It is also my fervent hope that I along with my dedicated staff will be able to strengthen the cinnamon industry by ensure generation and dissemination of appropriate technology for the betterment of the motherland.K.G.G. WijesingheDirector (Research)NCR&TC

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About Us

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Demand for the Ceylon cinnamon is still increasing due to its unique quality and natural medicinal value. Total contribution of cinnamon to the foreign earnings out of agriculture sector of Sri Lanka is around 5 % and this sector provides livelihood about 100,000 families in the country. Extent of cinnamon growing lands is around 31,000 ha. Bulk of the production of cinnamon is exported. The export volume and the value in year 2012 exceeded 14000 Mt and Rs.16.6 billion, respectively. Cinnamon is still the top foreign exchange earner among EAC of which contribution is more than 50 %. Therefore, cinnamon is very important crop to Sri Lanka.National Cinnamon Research and Training Center (NCR&TC) located in Thihagoda, Matara, was established under Department of Export Agriculture to fulfill every aspect of the research and training needs for cinnamon. It is the only research and training center on cinnamon in Sri Lanka and statutory responsibilities for research, development and training on all aspects of cinnamon industry. NCR&TC is conducting more than 25 research programmes and offering several training programmes the benefits all of it’s different kind of stakeholders. NCR&TC has a big expectation to widen and improve it’s research and training capacity in quality and quantity with collaboration of other relevant local and international institutions.



Key Thrust Areas

Conducting research to assist in progressive movement of cinnamon industry

Undertaking of quality training programmes to empower stakeholders of cinnamon industry

Delivering professional consultancy for difficulties raised in cinnamon industry

Respond to research needs of the community and effective dissemination of research outcome

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Objectives

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• To conduct the scientific researches on every field of cinnamon to cater present and future needs of industry

• To educate the all stakeholders of cinnamon industry to exploit present technologies

• To provide professional guidelines to improve the cinnamon industry

• To deliver the trainings to fulfill the every aspect of cinnamon industry

• To inculcate the positive attitude for cinnamon as an agri-business



Programmed List

Core Training ProgramsTU C1 Cinnamon processing under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)TU C1 Management of cinnamon lands with good Agricultural practices

(GAP)TU C3 Basic awareness programme for cinnamon industry

Training Programs Conducted on DemandTU D1 Cinnamon nursery management & seed storageTU D2 Production of organic cinnamon with Good Agricultural Practices

(GAP)TU D3 Management of pest & disease in cinnamonTU D4 Management soil & nutrients in cinnamon cultivation TU D5 Cinnamon value addition and marketing TU D6 Cinnamon entrepreneurship development programmeTU D7 Basic awareness programme for management of small scale

cinnamon cultivation

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1. Cinnamon Processing under Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP)

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Code TU C1

Objectives educate people access to cinnamon processing techniques

Prepare trainer for work with hygienic conditions impact food safety of cinnamon processing Change social stigma about cinnamon peeling Diminish labor shortage for cinnamon processing

Target Group

Anyone who wish to engage in cinnamon peeling as a self employment or an occupation

Duration 5 days

Contents Selection of suitable harvestable tree and correct harvesting practices

Identification of pest and diseases of cinnamon Preparation of cinnamon quill with desired quality Grading of cinnamon quill and bale preparation Importance of food safety standards Hygienic practices for cinnamon processing

Method of evaluation

practical test of processing cinnamon

Medium Sinhala



2. Management of Cinnamon Lands with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Code TU C2

Objectives Enable planters to manage cinnamon lands more effectively by exposing them to latest knowledge, techniques

Promote cinnamon in plantation sector Obtain maximum return from the cultivation

Target Group

Owners, planters and managers of cinnamon lands and processing centers

Duration 3 days

Content Land selection and land preparation for cinnamon cultivation Cinnamon propagation and nursery management Soil conservation and plant nutrition management Pest and disease management Plant training and pruning Cinnamon cultivation with other plantation crops Maximizing harvest of cinnamon cultivation Harvesting, processing and grading of cinnamon Value addition and post harvest practices Hygienic practices and export regulations important for

cinnamon


Oral or written test

Medium Sinhala/ English

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3. Basic Awareness Programme for Cinnamon Industry

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Code TU C3

Objectives Improve awareness about cinnamon Shorten the time lag between research knowledge

generation and reaches farmers

Target Group School/ university students/ government officers or any group who need to have a general knowledge about cinnamon industry

Duration One day

Content Theoretical basic introduction to plant propagation establishment, plant training

and other cultural practices Soil conservation and plant nutrition management Pest & disease identification and control Harvesting, grading and post harvest practices


Evaluation form




4. Training Programme for Cinnamon Nursery Management & Seed Storage

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Code TU D1

Objectives Develop scientific knowledge, skills and attitude of the nursery men

Give theoretical and practical knowledge on seed storages of cinnamon

Target Group Nurserymen, Extension officers

Duration one day

Content Theory and practical knowledge of Land selection and arrangement of resources Selection of appropriate seeds for planting Preparation of potting media Pest & disease management in nurseries Production of suitable plants for field planting at

different stages Seed storage for next season Vegetative propagation of cinnamon Theory and practical knowledge of above


Practical test




5. Production of Organic Cinnamon with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

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Code TU D2

Objectives Making awareness of organic agriculture Promotion of organic cinnamon Give theoretical and practical knowledge to

manage cinnamon land organically

Target Group Growers who are producing organic cinnamonExtension staff of government or private sector organizations interest in organic cinnamon

Duration one day

Content Importance of organic cinnamon Nursery management for organic cinnamon Agronomic practices Soil and nutrient management Ecological based pest and disease

management Post harvest techniques Certification procedure in organic agriculture


Evaluation form




6. Management of Pest & Disease in Cinnamon

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Code TU D3

Objectives To introduce the art and science of pest management in cinnamon ecosystem

To teach how to identify major pests and diseases and their symptoms in cinnamon cultivation

To introduce ecological based pest management To aware safety measures in pesticide application

Target Group Cinnamon growers, nurserymen, extension officers

Duration one day

Content Basic principles of pest management Economically important pests and diseases and

their management in cinnamon Pesticide usage in cinnamon nursery and safety

precaution Novel pest management tactics and their

application in cinnamon ecosystem Ecological based pests management in cinnamon

ecosystem


Evaluation form




7. Management Soil & Nutrients in Cinnamon Cultivation

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Code TU D4

Objectives To inspire cinnamon farmers toward soil conservation

To introduce proper soil fertility management methods to cinnamon farmers

Target Group Cinnamon growers, extension officers

Duration One day

Content Importance of soil management Soil conservation fertility

management Organic and inorganic fertilizer

application Compost management


Written test




8. Cinnamon Value Addition & Marketing

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Code TU D5

Objectives Inspire change of attitude toward the value addition

Disseminate technology to encourage new entrepreneurs

Exploitation of market fully

Target Group Anyone interested to do value addition in cinnamon.

Duration one day

Content Concepts of value addition Value addition, packaging, quality

certification and product development Marketing of new products Export procedures E-commerce


Written test



9. Cinnamon Entrepreneurship Development Programme

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Code TU D6

Objectives Combine farming with entrepreneurship to form viable ventures

Change of attitude toward agri-business and introduce basic management principles to cinnamon growers

Orient youth to take up self-employment as reliable career

Target Group

Anyone who wish to grow in entrepreneurship in cinnamon industry

Duration one day

Content Basic principles of business management Regulations related to small business in Sri

Lanka and institutional support for small business

Project proposal formulation, SWOT analysis, productivity improvement and quality certifications

Export procedures and E – commerce


Written test




10. Basic awareness Programme for Management of Small Scale Cinnamon Cultivation

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Code TU D7

Objectives To educate how to manage small scale cinnamon cultivation

To improve the knowledge of GAP in agronomic practices, soil & nutrient management, pest & disease control and processing

Target Group Small scale cinnamon farmers

Duration One day

Content Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) used in cinnamon cultivation

Proper soil and nutrient management for cinnamon small holding

Ecological based pest and disease management Cinnamon harvesting and processing in

scientifically Income generation by using cinnamon by

products


Evaluation form




NCR&TC Faculty (Principal Consultants)

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Dr. A. P. Heenkende Additional Director General (Research) Dept. of Export AgricultureBSc. Agric.(SL), MSc (Bgm.), PhD (Ind.) 28 years experience in export agriculture researches on soil science

Mr. N.K.A. Rupasinghe Additional Director General (Development) BSc .Agric. (SL), MSc. Agric Extension (UK)31 years experience in export agriculture extension



NCR&TC Faculty

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Mr. K. G. G. Wijesinghe Director (Research) National Cinnamon Research & Training CenterBSc. Agric. (SL), M.Phil . (UK.) 25 years experience in export agriculture researches on Agronomy & Plant Breeding

Dr. D. N. Samaraweera Deputy Director (Research) BSc .Agric. (SL), MSc. Tropical Soil Management (SL), PhD (Ind.) 22 years experience in export agriculture researches on soil & plant Nutrition

Dr. G. G. Jayasinghe Deputy Director (Research) BSc. Agric. (SL), MSc. Plant protection (SL), PhD.(Ind.) 19 years experience in export agricultural researches on plant protection

Mr. R. A. D. R. A. Ranasinghe Assatant Director (Reserach) BSc (Agric.) SL 3 years experience in export agriculture researches on cinnamon post harvest technology



NCR&TC Faculty

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Ms. H L C Dharshanee Research & Development Assistance BSc. Agric. (SL), MSc. (Ned.) 09 years experience in export agriculture researches on plant protection

Ms. M. D. MalkaanthiResearch & Development Assistant BSc. Agric. (SL),03 years experience in export agriculture researches on Agronomy

Ms Ira KalyaniResearch & Divelopment Assistant BSc. Agric. (SL)08 years experience in Export Agriculture Research

Ms. S. N. Weerasooriya Research & Development AssistanceB.Sc. Agric.(SL) , M. Sc.(SL) M. Phil. Agric. (Aus)14 years experience in export agriculture researches



Visiting Faculty

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Ms. A. P. P. DisnaDirector/ RegulationDept. of Export AgricultureBSc. Agric (SL), MPhil. (UK.)

Mr. C. S. Induruwa, Assistant Director (Research), BSc. Agric (SL), MSc. (SL)Division of Post harvest, Research station, Matale

Mrs. Thusari Liyanage, Assistant Director (Research), BSc. Agric (SL), MSc. (SL)Division of Post harvest, Research station, Matale



Visiting Faculty

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Prof. K.D.N. Weerasinghe Senior Professor - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Prof. S.Subasinghe, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture,University of Ruhuna

Prof. P.L.A.G. AlwisSenior lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna



NCR&TC Staff & Demonstrators

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I. K. RuvansiriTraining Officer BSc. Agric. (SL), 3 years experience in export agriculture researches and training

H. D. H. GamageDevelopment Officer

BA (SL), MA (SL)

Mr. A.L.DayanandaCinnamon Processing Technician

Mr. H.N. DimuthCinnamon processing

Technician



At Colonial Era

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Beginning the First Cinnamon Training in 2012

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Practical Session

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NCR&TC Contact Details

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Mr. R.A.D.R.A. RanasingheProgrmme coordinator

Tel: 071 6270474E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. I. K. RuwansiriTraining officer

Tel: 071 8125575E-mail: ihalakodippiliger @yahoo.com

National Cinnamon Research and Training CenterDepartment Export Agriculture

Palolpitita, ThihagodaTel: 041 5673931 Fax: 041 2245407E-mail:[email protected]

www.exportagridept.gov.lk



Credits

Mr. Vajira NarampanawaSecretary, Ministry of Minor Export Crops Promotion

Mrs. R. M. C. M. HerathAdditional Secretary, Ministry of Minor Export Crops Promotion

Mr. N. K. A. RupasingheDirector General, Department of Export Agriculture

Mr. W. D. L. GunaratneFormer Director General, Department of Export Agriculture

Dr. A. P. HeenkendeAdditional Director General (Research), Department of Export Agriculture

Mr. K. G. G. WijesingheDirector (Research), National Cinnamon Research &Training Center

Dr. G. G. JayasingheDeputy Director (Research), National Cinnamon Research &Training Center

Mr. R. A. D. R. A. RanasingheAssistant Director (Research), National Cinnamon Research &Training Center

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