ZOOLOGIST UNVEILS SOLAR ELECTRIC BARRICADES TO PROTECT FARMS AT INDUSTRY EXPO

Many visitors highlighted the practicality of the models, noting their affordability and long-term benefits Dr. Wijeyamohan's inventions demonstrate that even complex agricultural challenges can be solved with simple, sustainable technology

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Dr Wijeyamohan, a senior zoologist from the University of Vavuniya has unveiled a series of solar-powered electric barriers designed to safeguard farms from a variety of wildlife, ranging from elephants to tree-climbing squirrels at the Industrial Exhibition, a four-day event showcasing homegrown ingenuity and technological solutions for everyday challenges.

Organized by the Industrial Development Board, the exhibition ran from Thursday, Sept. 18, to Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the BMICH.

His devices are on exhibition at the Industry Expo's Innovation Centre.

The event attracted hundreds of visitors eager to explore local innovations in agriculture, manufacturing, and technology.