Theses and Dissertations
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Item Paddy cultivation insurance scheme in Sri Lanka; its implementation and farmer’s contribution. (Based on 4 selected districts)(2008) Rambukwella, R.Y.D.M.R.N.K.The agricultural insurance scheme which aimed at the security of investments and economic stability of the farmer is an important risk management tool. The agricultural insurance scheme has insured 40% of the total of the paddy fields in 1977/1978, however, in 2004/2005, it reveals a 1% decrease. In the Maha season 2004/2005, only 2% of the paddy cultivation lands were insured. Agricultural insurance is not implemented with the request of the farmers, and the voluntary participation with this regard is at a very low level. The reasons are the insufficient compensation for damages, the delay in receiving compensation, lack of transparency in estimating damages and low estimations. 99% of the farmers involved in the insurance scheme have entered it with the purpose of obtaining cultivation loans. 50% lacks awareness about cultivation insurance. However, when comparing with the government sector, the private sector is far more effective. However, it is revealed that the main objectives such as investment security and economic stability, are not achieved through the insurance scheme. For a successful insurance for cultivation, observation, quick estimation of damages, quick compensation, could be implemented, and the power of the authorities can be divided. Trained officers should be sent to estimate the damages. A successful service should be available to make the farmers aware of the insurance and benefits. When obtaining loans from government banks, insurance for cultivation should be made compulsory. There should be a strong base without political interference.Item A study based on the Farmer Organizations in major irrigation schemes (based on the Girithale irrigation scheme)(2008) Edirisuriya, E.M.A.K.There are 32 irrigation schemes in Sri Lanka. These agricultural colonies originated as development projects. Though the government had many objectives, the farmers faced issues. Therefore, in order to resolve farmer issues, the government implemented strategies to improve public participation in development projects. Accordingly, Farmers Organizations were established, and the government expected to get the participation of the public in these organization. This dissertation aims at evaluating the success and failure of the Farmer Organizations. The first chapter discusses the research problem, significance, aims, scope, methods and limitations. The second chapter focuses on the origins and evolution of Farmer Organizations. The expected functions of Farmer Organizations, the experience, irrigation establishing and management are discussed. The third chapter focuses on how the concept of Farmer Organizations has been used in the Asian irrigation system. A discussion was presented as to how the same concept has been used in India, Pakistan, Philippine, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia and the and the success of it in those countries. The fourth chapter presents the aim and objective of establishing Farmer Organizations, the success and failure related to Girithale area. Further it discusses how the Farmer Organizations are used in irrigation management. Comparison of Asian irrigation management with Sri Lankan irrigation management, origins of Farmer Organizations in Girithale, their function, the impact on income and future commercial agreements, the contribution of women , family nutrition, production are discussed. Finally, how the future of Farmer Organizations should be formed, how they can be used for uplifting lives are summarized.