The document outlines the training program at CIC's Pelwehera farm, detailing the company's history, various agricultural divisions, and training components including both theoretical and practical skills. It emphasizes achievements in research and quality management practices related to crops like Cavendish banana and rice. The training also incorporates advanced technological applications aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer incomes.

1. Industrial Training
CIC Seed Farm - Pelwehera

2. CONTENT
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1. About company
2. Training overview
 Covered different divisions
 Theoretical & practical aspects
3. Achievements
4. Conclusion
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3. 1. About company

4. INTRODUCTION
Chemical Industries (Colombo) Limited was incorporated in 1964 as a supplier
of high-quality chemical products for the local market.
CIC acquired the Pelwehera Farm in the year 2000 under the prevailing
government’s privatization programme.
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The farm is located dry zone of Matale District, 2 km from Dambulla and covers
634 acres.
 In the current situation 213 of workers & 60 staff
members employed in CIC Pelwehera Farm.
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5. 2. Training overview
 Vegetable R & D unit
 Quality banana section
 High land project
 Plant nursery
 Compost production unit
 Soil Analysis Laboratory
 Seed Testing Laboratory
 Paddy Breeding Section
 Rice Quality Testing Laboratory
 Juiceez & sales center
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6. THEORETICAL & PRACTICALASPECTS
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Vegetable R & D Section
Chilli pollen extraction
Grafting
Chilli & Pumpkin cross pollination
Banana Acclimatization Papaya seed germination
Plant nursery
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Hybrid maize
Pollination
Labelling
Protected Agriculture practices

7. THEORETICAL & PRACTICALASPECTS
Paddy breeding section
Rice quality testing laboratory
Paddy artificial pollination Paddy sampling Ongoing Research
Rice Cooking quality testing Rice milling quality testing
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8. THEORETICAL & PRACTICALASPECTS
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Quality banana section
High land project
Packing technics Ripening technics Tagging
Pruning
Grading Transporting
Cleaning Grading
Bagging Harvesting
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9. TECHNICAL & PRACTICALASPECTS
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Soil testing laboratory
Soil sampling practices Kjeldhal method
Paddy Seed purity test Paddy seed Viability test Paddy seed Moisture % test
Soil OM% testing Soil EC & pH
Paddy seed germination test
Seed quality testing laboratory
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Learned New skills
Gained clear knowledge & experience about the different new areas,
 Cavendish banana & TEJC mango quality management practices
 GI Level of rice
 Tissue culture banana plant acclimatization practice
 Learned about laboratory accreditation
 Identified procurement process
 Rice milling quality and cooking quality testing with handling different equipments.
 Seed quality testing
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Technological applications
At there identified some of technological applications as,
Semi – Automated polytunnels
Solar power light system for protect crops from peacocks
Humidity and cooler chamber for germinate leek seeds in dry zone
Micro – irrigation systems used in different field
Conveying belt used for pack house operation
They try to prepare Arduino based system for Controlling Bird Infestations
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12. 09
 CIC Agri Businesses work with a strong commitment of enhancing farmer
incomes, improving the rural economy and contributing towards a
nutritious & healthy nation.
 During the training period, I got lot of experience, Knowledge & practical
skill. Also applicability of theoretical knowledge was practiced.
 In my opinion this institute is very suitable for studying about different
crops and gaining experiences in their field activities and it is also gave
better understanding of quality management practices for increase yield
quality and quantity.
Conclusions
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