Wellawaya Agro-Nature
Converting 50 acres of chemical-heavy farmland to 100% traditional organic methods - supporting local families and building a premier agro-tourism destination.
Restoring the Balance of Nature & Agriculture
As the Resident Environmentalist at Jetwing Kaduruketha, Ishanda led the ambitious transition of 50 acres of agricultural land from chemical-heavy conventional farming to traditional organic methods. This transformation not only restored soil health but also revived local agricultural heritage.
By abandoning synthetic pesticides in favor of biological pest control—such as using coconut branches to attract predatory birds—the project fostered a thriving habitat supporting 120 bird, 48 butterfly, 20 mammal, and 20+ reptile species. Concurrently, it empowered 31 local farming families through the Farmer Field School, creating a sustainable and replicable agro-tourism model.
Farming & Community
Traditional rice cultivation heritage
Organic farming promotion
Farmer Field School training
Agro-tourism awareness programmes
Young explorers in the field
Sustainable farming practices
Empowering People, Restoring the Land
Agricultural Transformation
Converted 50 acres from chemical-heavy farming to 100% traditional organic methods. Eliminated all synthetic pesticides and supported 31 local farming families by reintroducing heritage rice varieties like Kahawanu, Pachchaperumal, and Suwandel.
Sustainable Ecosystem
Replaced chemicals with biological solutions to create a thriving wildlife corridor. Used coconut branches and Mee trees to attract predatory birds and insects for natural pest control, completely removing the need for pesticides.
Community Education
Established the Farmer Field School to teach sustainable farming techniques and transfer traditional knowledge. Trained young farmers to become agro-entrepreneurs and built sustainable livelihoods for the community.
Agro-Tourism Destination
Successfully integrated the active organic farm into a premium eco-tourism experience. Led educational 'Paddy Walks' for hotel guests to showcase traditional agriculture and highlight the importance of biodiversity.
Looking to Develop an Agro-Tourism Destination?
Let’s collaborate to build sustainable agricultural models that empower local communities and create immersive experiences for guests.