Dear Colleagues,

It is with immense pride and anticipation that I invite you to the 28th Annual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture (ASDA) 2026, a landmark event held for the 28th consecutive year, continuing to shape the scientific and strategic direction of agriculture in Sri Lanka.

For nearly three decades, ASDA has stood as a beacon of innovation and knowledge, bringing together the brightest minds in research, extension, policy, and enterprise. Building on this strong foundation, ASDA 2026 will embody our shared vision of transforming Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape to respond effectively to a changing climate, evolving markets, and national food security priorities.

ASDA is more than an academic forum and it is a catalyst for transformation. The symposium provides a dynamic platform for scientists of the Department of Agriculture and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture, together with academia, private sector leaders, development partners, and farming communities, to translate research into action. Through dialogue, partnership, and innovation, ASDA seeks to bridge science and practice, ensuring that knowledge generated today becomes the solution of tomorrow.

In light of this, we are honoured to welcome a distinguished global expert whose keynote address will broaden our perspectives, inspire adaptive thinking, and connect Sri Lanka’s agricultural aspirations with global advancements.

As we gather in early September 2026, ASDA will once again become a vibrant arena of ideas, where evidence informs policy, innovation drives resilience, and collaboration fuels progress. Together, let us reimagine a future where Sri Lankan agriculture is sustainable, competitive, climate-resilient, and inclusive.

I warmly invite you to join us at 28th ASDA for catalyzing the future where visionary ideas take root and enduring partnerships flourish for generations to come.