Abstract
Journal of Food and Agriculture is a half yearly publication by the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management and Faculty of Livestock fisheries and Nutrition of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka which provides a valuable forum for scientists endeavoring in research and development aspects in agriculture, food and nutrition. Full text articles available.
Highlights
The agricultural sector remains an important sector in the country's economy and significantly contributes to foreign exchange earnings and GDP
The agricultural sector in Sri Lanka contributes 7 % to the national GDP, which is the highest when compared to other industries like fisheries, livestock accounts (Sri Lanka - Market Overview, 2020)
According to the Census and Statistics Department, Sri Lanka, tomato production grew by 71% and 80 % in 2000 and 2010, respectively and the production is confined to six districts such as in Badulla, NuwaraEliya, Kandy, Matale, Anuradhapura, and Rathnapura
Summary
The agricultural sector remains an important sector in the country's economy and significantly contributes to foreign exchange earnings and GDP. The agricultural sector in Sri Lanka contributes 7 % to the national GDP, which is the highest when compared to other industries like fisheries, livestock accounts (Sri Lanka - Market Overview, 2020). Tomato is a rich source of nutrients, organic acid and vitamins, essential amino acids, and natural fibres. Tomato is one of the most commonly cultivated short duration vegetable crops grown in outdoor and indoor conditions worldwide. Annual fresh tomato production accounts for about 160 million tonnes, which is three times more than potatoes and six times more than rice worldwide (Background Tomato News, 2020). In 2010 tomato was cultivated in an extent of 7,261 ha yielding 75,335mt
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