Field Soil Nutrient Scanning Demonstration Workshop – 6th September 2025

On 6th September 2025, Biogenic Soil Sense successfully carried out a Field Soil Nutrient Scanning Demonstration Workshop, marking another important step in our journey to transform Sri Lankan agriculture through Total Soil Nutrient Testing using the latest cutting-edge technology.

The workshop was designed to give our staff a practical, hands-on experience in operating the soil scanner and maintaining accurate documentation in real field conditions. It was a day filled with learning, enthusiasm, and teamwork – and the results were a clear success.

Location – Biyagama , Sri Lanka

👥 Participants

Our event brought together a dynamic and multidisciplinary team:
• Dr. Thulitha Ranwala (MBBS, Colombo) – Director
• Mr. Isuru Kulathunga (BSc. Eng Hons, Bolton U.K.; Dip EE, ITUM) – Director
• Dr. Bawani Ranwala (MBBS, Rajarata) – Senior Advisor
• Miss Chathuri Ekanayake (BSc Hons Agri Management, Ruhuna) – Soil Specialist
• Miss Yashodya Prabhani (BSc Hons Agri Management, Ruhuna) – Project Coordinator
• Mr. Jayarathna – Senior Field Officer
• Miss Vihagi Piyasarani – District Coordinating Officer
• Miss Dulmini Dhanushika (BSc Hons Financial Management, Sabaragamuwa)
• Miss Madhushika Sewwandi – District Coordinating Officer
• Mr. Sahasra Jayakodi (BSc Hons Agribusiness Management, Ruhuna) – Scanning Officer (Trainee)
• Mr. Vimasha Dilhara – Scanning Assistant

🌍 Key Highlights

✅ Team members gained hands-on experience in soil scanning operations
✅ Documentation methods were standardized to ensure high-quality field data
✅ Young professionals received mentoring from senior advisors and directors
✅ The workshop strengthened our readiness for upcoming large-scale field operations

This event proved how knowledge-sharing and practice in the field build the confidence and skill required to deliver accurate, fast, and farmer-friendly soil insights across the country.

At Biogenic Soil Sense, we see this as more than a training session – it is a foundation for scaling sustainable agriculture solutions that will empower farmers to make smarter, data-driven choices.

💡 “Know your soil, know your nutrition demand.”