Analysis of the paddy cultivation pattern in Galle and Matara districts in the Southern province of Sri Lanka

This study aims to determine the current trends of paddy cultivation in Galle and Matara districts southern province Sri Lanka. Moreover, constraining factors for role extension services promote farming are also analyzed. The required data was gathered from field survey carried out using 400 farmers districts. majority lands have single ownership both while shallow bog soil dominant types fields. Among affecting patterns, poor water drainage conditions labor scarcity were main reasons decreasing trend. Bog created issue. average cost Rs.39444 Rs.39374 per acre respectively. highest percentage is incurred land preparation next harvesting. government farmer training programs not sufficiently addressing farmers' needs did contribute increasing these frequency visits by advisory 2-3 season, prefer meet them at least once a week. Agrarian service centers community-based organizations assistance services. Farmers expect mainly irrigation facilities