Among all other agricultural production, the average yield of greenhouse
agriculture per square feet has drastically reduced during the last ten
years in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, this study reviewed the emerging themes
of operational performance (OPP) of sustained farmers engaged in
controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) in the Uva Province in Sri
Lanka. The researchers used qualitative research methodology applying
the inductive approach. A sample of 5 most successful farmers in terms of
longevity of undertaking agriculture and gaining a substantial harvest in
CEA was selected to conduct data interviews. The data were analyzed
using content analysis. The data analysis indicated four main themes:
experience, family support, knowledge, and knowledge sharing as
determinants of operational performance. These themes highlighted the
need for a committed, knowledgeable person surrounded by a supportive
family environment to sustain in OPP to sustain in CEA.
Citation:
Kumudumali, S.H.T., & Kuruppuge, R.H. (2020). Sustaining the farming over operational performance: A study of controlled environmental agriculture in Sri Lanka. ASERC Journal of Socio-Economic Studies, 3(2), 1-8. DOI:10.30546/2663-7251.2020.3.2.1