Agriculture of Sri Lanka had long history. In 1153-1186 period 1st King Parakrama Bahu sponsored a lot for local Agriculture system. In those period he build up more than 15 irrigation projects and more than 1000 waterway systems. In those period Sri Lanka export rice to other countries. In 1935 lands were given for farmers. With the time move cultivate rice and other vegetables are increased.  For a example, In 1972 all Island rice harvest was less than 1.5 million Metric Tons but 1986 it came to 2.5 million Metric Tons.  

      People of Alawathugoda village's main income is Agriculture. They grows not only Rice but also many vegetables, spices, exporting things and also flowers. Our of those we can find as main two ways for cultivate. They are Chena Cultivation and Paddy field Cultivation. In paddy field and Chena familiar to them.

      Potatoes is main vegetable which grows much in this village. If you want more about Agriculture of here click Chena for identify how they cultivate in Chena, and click Paddy for identify about how farmers cultivate in Paddy field.