About InCAPM

In parallel with the Silver Jubilee Celebrations, the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka organizes InCAPM 2025 as an international platform for researchers and postgraduate students to disseminate, discuss and showcase their high-caliber research findings in agriculture and related fields with a diverse audience.
The conference features keynote and plenary speeches from eminent international scholars, oral and poster presentations under the theme “Think big in agriculture for a boosting bioeconomy”. The conference will be based on the following eight tracks and researchers are invited to submit respective abstracts adhering to the given research areas.

High-Tech Agricultural Production

01. High-Tech Agricultural Production:

High-tech agricultural production has emerged as a tool to increase food production through the application of modern technology in agricultural practices. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Protected agriculture
Precision agriculture
Determine crop and pest interaction
Application of drone technology
Slow and smart pesticide delivery system
Slow and smart pesticide delivery system
Use of GIS (Geographic Information System)
Use big data for situation analysis, extension services and prediction
Smart farming practices
Vertical farming
Innovative fertilizer and other inputs
Pest and disease management technologies
Green technology on early detection of pest and disease
Bioinformatics for green pest control
Climate-resilient technologies
Plant production through hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics
Obtaining thermal images and determine plant stresses and minimize pesticide application (image processing)
Irrigation applications
Agricultural machinery for enhancing productivity
Advanced plant propagation technologies

Varietal Innovations and Seeds

02. Varietal Innovations and Seeds:

Varietal innovations and seeds primarily include evolving ideas, practices and new technologies being developed which enhance the field of plant breeding. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Breeding: conventional breeding; molecular breeding; mutation breeding; haploid breeding; polyploidy breeding
Genetic engineering: gene transformation; gene editing; recombinant DNA technology;
Genomics
Proteomics
Molecular biology
Bioinformatics
Genetics: Mendelian genetics; quantitative genetics, population genetics, cytogenetics
Seeds and seed systems
Seed technology
Quality of seeds and other quality planting materials (e.g. tubers, cuttings)…etc.
Develop resistant varieties
Gene technology for reduce pesticides

Innovative Food Processing Technologies

03. Innovative Food Processing Technologies:

Innovative food processing technologies include new technologies being developed to improve food production, intermediary food processing steps, food packaging and distribution, subsequently leading to a significant increase in the efficiency of the food industry and improved access to high-quality food products for consumers. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Functional foods and nutraceutical
Nutrition and health impacts
Food packaging innovations
Food safety and quality assurance
Traceability and transparency in the food supply chain
The science of flavor and taste
Culinary applications and product development
Food waste reduction and management…etc.

Microorganisms in Agro-industry and Environment

04. Microorganisms in Agro-industry and Environment:

Microorganisms in agro-industry and environment could play a vital role in producing important primary and secondary metabolites integral to optimizing agricultural production while minimizing ecological footprints. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Plant and animal-associated microbes and their role in soil health, plant growth, biogeochemical cycles
Diseases in plants, animals and other organisms
Microbial industries: fermented food and beverages, food additives, quality assurance, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, biofuel and other industrial chemicals
Biofertilizer
Bio-stimulants
Biofortification
Biopesticides
Soil health improvement
Plant growth regulator
Biodegradation and bioremediation
Isolation and identification of microorganisms
Strain improvements
Microbial culture techniques
Green control of pest and diseases by natural enemies
Bioreactors…etc.

Esthetic Agriculture and Environment

05. Esthetic Agriculture and Environment:

Esthetic agriculture and environment primarily recognizes spaces within the agriculture setup that can lead to possess intrinsic beauty and cultural significance beyond their rational functions. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Environmental horticulture
Floriculture: cut flowers, foliage, potted plants and aquatic plant production
Pollinator conservation and management
Biodiversity conservation
Water conservation and management
Ecotourism
Organic farming and regenerative agriculture
Agroforestry
Climate change and mitigation
Natural resource management
Environmental pollution and remediation
Sustainable development
Environmental education and public awareness
Circular economy
Plant extracts and minerals for plant protection
Plant immunity development
Waste management…et

Animal Production Systems and Industry Trends

06. Animal Production Systems and Industry Trends:

Animal production systems and industry trends fundamentally include the methods and practices involved in raising animals to meet local and global demand for animal products and anticipated role of the industry to ensure sustainable animal production. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive animal production systems
Organic and sustainable livestock farming
Nutrition and feed efficiency
Alternative protein sources for livestock feed
Precision livestock management technologies
Animal welfare in production systems
One health and disease management
Vertical integration and supply chain management
Market trends and consumer preferences
Climate-smart farming practices
Technology adoption and innovation
Policy and regulatory landscape
Multi-species farming…etc.

Agricultural and Resource Economics

07. Agricultural and Resource Economics:

Agricultural and resource economics broadly discuss how allied resources are allocated, utilized, and managed within agricultural sectors to optimize productivity and pledge sustainability. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Global agricultural trade policies and their impact
Commodity price volatility and risk management
Agricultural value chains and market access
Supply chain management
Efficiency and productivity
Economic analysis of precision agriculture
Agricultural finance and investment
Climate change and adaptation
Carbon farming and carbon markets
Agriculture wastes for biogenic plant growth promotors and improve defense system
Valuation of ecosystem services…etc

Policy and
Governance

08. Policy and Governance:

Policy and governance imply the framework and practices that guide decision-making and behavior within organizations, governments and citizens through planning, implementing, and enacting of laws. Accordingly, expected primary research areas under this track are,

Agricultural policy and rural development
Environmental policies and regulations
Policies for improving food security and nutrition
Gender and social equity in agriculture
International trade and policy
Conflict resolution and dispute management in plantations
Public-private partnerships for sustainable development in agriculture
Policy for Green Plant protection
Institutional frameworks and governance structures…etc.

Sessions

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