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Jayana Nilushika Wanasinghe Arachchige

@jayananilushikawanas

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Agriculture professional and agroecology graduate-student focused on sustainable crop production and farmer support.

Sweden

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for farm and greenhouse roles in Sweden where I can manage crop production, support harvesting/packing, monitor pests using IPM, and contribute to practical, research-informed agriculture.

I’m an agriculture professional with strong academic and practical experience in crop production, agroecology, farmer advisory services, pest management, postharvest technology, and sustainable farming systems. I’m currently studying Master of Science in Agroecology at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden, and I enjoy working directly with farmers to support crop production systems and sustainable agricultural practices.

In my recent roles, I provided technical guidance to farmers, monitored crop pests, and implemented pest management strategies while supporting agricultural productivity through training and field visits. I also worked on rural development and agricultural community support projects, coordinating farming community initiatives and helping with field-level implementation; this experience fuels how I approach farm operations support, greenhouse work, harvesting and packing, crop management, and agricultural research support in Sweden.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Development Officer

Divisional Secretariat, Negombo

Aug 2018 - Jul 2024 (5 years 11 months)

Managed rural development and agricultural community support projects by coordinating development programs for farming communities. Supported local agricultural development initiatives and assisted with project management and field-level implementation.

Rural Development Agricultural Community Support Project Coordination Stakeholder Management Agricultural Development Farmer Support

Agricultural Extension Officer

Nimasha Mushroom Training and Development Centre

Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years 5 months)

Provided technical advice to farmers on crop production methods and monitored pests to support pest management strategies. Conducted field visits and agricultural training, including support for mushroom cultivation and farmers’ access to agricultural development support.

Crop Production Pest Management Mushroom Cultivation Agricultural Productivity Support Agricultural Development Support Farmer Networking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Master of Science (MSc), Agroecology

Activities and societies: Agroecology systems research; postharvest technology coursework; aquaculture and fish breeding techniques; sustainable farming systems; research project on the recreational value of the Muthurajawela ecosystem.

Currently pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) in Agroecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, expected to graduate in June 2026.