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100			_aRodrigo V H L et al.
245		0	_aPotential expansion of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) cultivation to the Northern region of Sri Lanka: SWOT analyses in Vavuniya district
260			_bJournal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka _c2012
300			_a62-77
520			_aRubber cultivation in Sri Lanka is in the expansion process to drier non-traditional areas to cater the demand.Having sufficient lands and then with additional objective of improving rural livehood, Eastern and Northern region of Sri Lanka has been targeted for this expansion. With the initial success in the intermediate zone of Eastern province, rubber was introduced to the dry zone in Vavuniya district for thefirst time in 2010. However, no information was available on its potential expansion and factors to be considered. Therefore, this study was aimed to address this need through a detailed analysis on Strength, Weaknesses, Oppertunities and Threats (SWOT) for rubber cultivation in Vavuniya. Collection of secondary data and farmer workshops for SWOT analyses were tools of the study.Despite the availability of lands, farmers in Vavuniya - North had limited access to lands. Prospective stability in incomewas the oppertunity expected by farmers from rubber cultivation. As a realistic target; cultivating 4,000 ha of rubber in Vavuniya district is proposed with the concept ofone family one hectare of rubber. Factors to be considered in allocating lands for rubber, a protocol for its expansion and needs for future studies are also discussed.
650			_aEnvironment
650			_aland availability
650			_aNon-trahditional area
650			_aRubber forest
650			_aRural livelihood
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