The SLJER is a refereed bi-annual tri-lingual research journal published by Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE). It creates space where research, particularly policy related original can be disseminated, and thereby contributes to the economic knowledge base thought process. Critical evaluation policy, growth, equity social welfare, challenges posed such fundamentals liberalisation...

The purpose of this paper is to provide an assessment the economic convenience adopting adaptation measures climate change at farm level. Concerns raised about risks on agriculture indicate that agricultural sector necessary mitigate negative consequences change. Despite many opportunities implement level, there are several obstacles their adoption. Farmers’ decision lies in difficulty accessin...

The effectiveness of irrigation water management practices can be based on the uniformity and efficiency system. must applied uniformly over field. study was conducted to fabricate evaluate rain gun sprinkler by two factors treatments throwing distance, precipitations depth distribution uniformity. three-nozzle sizes Ø6mm, Ø8mm Ø10mm were used as one factor treatment three pressure gauges 4bar,...

The semiarid lands of Northeast Brazil represent one the most densely populated regions country. Rainfall variability together with land degradation and large-scale poverty in rural areas makes this region vulnerable to droughts. Most agriculture is rainfed deficient rainfall leads severe drought impacts. In review, we examine different short- long-term strategies directed cope possible impacts...