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Associate Professor Thiagarajah Ramilan PhD

Associate Professor in Agribusiness

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Agriculture and Environment

Ramilan is an Associate  Professor  in Agribusiness, programme leader for Agribusiness Value Chains course for ASEAN region. and is the former  President for the New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (NZARES) for 2020/21. He has many peer-reviewed outputs in the research areas of environmental policy, water economics, climate change and development agriculture. Besides New Zealand, he has worked in South Asia, East Asia, Africa and Australia. He was an international Scientist at CGIAR and currently a senior Honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne.  He develops bioeconomic models to evaluate the implications of technology change in Agri-food value chains.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +642041040482
    Location: 255, AgHort A
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Waikato (2009)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, 51本色

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Bioeconomic modelling of Agrifood  Systems  using mathematical programming

Modelling of  Agri food value chains using Systems Dynamics

Development of decision tools

Thematics

Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Agricultural Economics (140201):
Agricultural Production Systems Simulation (070103): Agricultural Spatial Analysis and Modelling (070104): Agricultural Systems Analysis and Modelling (070105): Agriculture, Land and Farm Management (070100):
Applied Economics (140200): Economics (140000): Environment and Resource Economics (140205):
Farm Management, Rural Management and Agribusiness (070106): Farming Systems Research (070107): Sustainable Agricultural Development (070108)

Keywords

.Agri food value chain, Farm Systems, Mathematical  Programming, Systems dynamic modelling

Research Outputs

Journal

Sivanandarajah, K., Donaghy, D., Kemp, P., Navarrete, S., Horne, D., Ramilan, T., . . . Pacheco, D. (2025). Effects of Plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) Metabolites Aucubin, Acteoside, and Catalpol on Methane Emissions In Vitro. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 73(20), 12132-12145
[Journal article]Authored by: Donaghy, D., Ramilan, T., Sivanandarajah, K.
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Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., & Sandoval, E. (2025). Synthetic hyperspectral reflectance data augmentation by generative adversarial network to enhance grape maturity determination. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 235
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
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Cushnahan, TA., Grafton, MCE., Pearson, D., & Ramilan, T. (2025). Hyperspectral Data Can Classify Plant Functional Groups Within New Zealand Hill Farm Pasture. Remote Sensing. 17(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Pearson, D., Ramilan, T.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
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Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., & Sandoval, E. (2025). Non-destructive and on-site estimation of grape total soluble solids by field spectroscopy and stack ensemble learning. European Journal of Agronomy. 167
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
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Fernando, S., Garnevska, E., Ramilan, T., & Shadbolt, N. (2025). Cooperatives’ level of vertical integration and farm financial performance amongst smallholder farmer-members in Sri Lanka. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics. 96(1), 149-170
[Journal article]Authored by: Garnevska, E., Ramilan, T., Shadbolt, N.
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Cushnahan, TA., Grafton, MCE., Pearson, D., & Ramilan, T. (2024). Hyperspectral Data Can Differentiate Species and Cultivars of C3 and C4 Turf Despite Measurable Diurnal Variation. Remote Sensing. 16(17)
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Pearson, D., Ramilan, T.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
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Ahiamadia, D., Ramilan, T., & Tozer, PR. (2024). Enhancing climate resilience in northern Ghana: A stochastic dominance analysis of risk-efficient climate-smart technologies for smallholder farmers. Environmental Development. 51
[Journal article]Authored by: Ramilan, T., Tozer, P.
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Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., & Sandoval, E. (2024). Hyperspectral Imaging Spectroscopy for Non-Destructive Determination of Grape Berry Total Soluble Solids and Titratable Acidity. Remote Sensing. 16(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
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Jayasinghe, JMP., Pembleton, KG., Donaghy, DJ., Ramilan, T., & Barber, DG. (2024). Long-term evaluation of pasture production, seasonality, and variability: An application of the DairyMod pasture model for three tropical species. European Journal of Agronomy. 156
[Journal article]Authored by: Donaghy, D., Ramilan, T.
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Jayasinghe, JMP., Pembleton, KG., Barber, DG., Donaghy, DJ., & Ramilan, T. (2024). Modelling of tropical pasture growth using DairyMod: Model parameterisation and validation across multiple environments. European Journal of Agronomy. 156
[Journal article]Authored by: Donaghy, D., Ramilan, T.
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Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., Wei, HE., & Sandoval, E. (2023). Using Remote and Proximal Sensing Data and Vine Vigor Parameters for Non-Destructive and Rapid Prediction of Grape Quality. Remote Sensing. 15(22)
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.
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Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., Wei, H-E., & Sandoval, E. (2023). Using Remote and Proximal Sensing Data and Vine Vigor Parameters for Non-Destructive and Rapid Prediction of Grape Quality. Remote Sensing. 15(22), Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/22/5412
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
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Hidayati, DR., Garnevska, E., & Ramilan, T. (2023). Assessing smallholders’ heterogeneity towards sustainable agrifood value chain in developing countries. British Food Journal. 125(12), 4307-4334
[Journal article]Authored by: Garnevska, E., Ramilan, T.Contributed to by: Garnevska, E.
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Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., & Sandoval, E. (2023). Assessing the Leaf Blade Nutrient Status of Pinot Noir Using Hyperspectral Reflectance and Machine Learning Models. Remote Sensing. 15(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.
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Kanthilanka, H., Ramilan, T., Farquharson, RJ., & Weerahewa, J. (2023). Optimal nitrogen fertilizer decisions for rice farming in a cascaded tank system in Sri Lanka: An analysis using an integrated crop, hydro-nutrient and economic model. Agricultural Systems. 207
[Journal article]Authored by: Ramilan, T.
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Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., & Sandoval, E. (2023). Assessing the Leaf Blade Nutrient Status of Pinot Noir Using Hyperspectral Re铿俥ctance and Machine Learning Models. Remote Sensing. 15(6), Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/6/1497
[Journal article]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
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Dusingizimana, T., Ramilan, T., Weber, JL., Iversen, PO., Mugabowindekwe, M., Ahishakiye, J., . . . Brough, L. (2023). Predictors for achieving adequate antenatal care visits during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study in rural Northwest Rwanda. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 23(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Brough, L., Ramilan, T., Weber, J.
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Jayasinghe, P., Donaghy, DJ., Barber, DG., Pembleton, KG., & Ramilan, T. (2022). Suitability Evaluation of Three Tropical Pasture Species (Mulato II, Gatton Panic, and Rhodes Grass) for Cultivation under a Subtropical Climate of Australia. Agronomy. 12(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Donaghy, D., Ramilan, T.
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Jayasinghe, P., Ramilan, T., Donaghy, DJ., Pembleton, KG., & Barber, DG. (2022). Comparison of Nutritive Values of Tropical Pasture Species Grown in Different Environments, and Implications for Livestock Methane Production: A Meta-Analysis. Animals. 12(14)
[Journal article]Authored by: Donaghy, D., Ramilan, T.
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Ramilan, T., Kumar, S., Haileslassie, A., Craufurd, P., Scrimgeour, F., Kattarkandi, B., . . . Whitbread, A. (2022). Quantifying Farm Household Resilience and the Implications of Livelihood Heterogeneity in the Semi-Arid Tropics of India. Agriculture Switzerland. 12(4)
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Rathnayake, S., Gray, D., Reid, J., & Ramilan, T. (2022). The impacts of the COVID-19 shock on sustainability and farmer livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability. 4
[Journal article]Authored by: Ramilan, T., Reid, J.
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Farrell, LJ., Tozer, PR., Kenyon, PR., Cranston, LM., & Ramilan, T. (2021). Producing higher value wool through a transition from romney to merino crossbred: Constraining sheep feed demand. Agriculture Switzerland. 11(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Kenyon, P., Ramilan, T., Tozer, P.
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Duan, Y., Ramilan, T., Luo, J., French, N., & Guan, N. (2021). Risk assessment approaches for evaluating cumulative exposures to multiple pesticide residues in agro-products using seasonal vegetable monitoring data from Hainan, China: a case study. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 193(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: French, N., Ramilan, T.
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Thar, SP., Ramilan, T., Farquharson, RJ., & Chen, D. (2021). Identifying potential for decision support tools through farm systems typology analysis coupled with participatory research: A case for smallholder farmers in Myanmar. Agriculture Switzerland. 11(6)
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Dusingizimana, T., Weber, JL., Ramilan, T., Iversen, PO., & Brough, L. (2021). A mixed-methods study of factors influencing access to and use of micronutrient powders in Rwanda. Global Health Science and Practice. 9(2), 274-285
[Journal article]Authored by: Brough, L., Ramilan, T., Weber, J.
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Jin, Y., Coad, J., Zhou, SJ., Skeaff, S., Ramilan, T., & Brough, L. (2021). Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in postpartum women with suboptimal iodine and selenium and adequate iron status. Clinical Endocrinology. 95(6), 873-881
[Journal article]Authored by: Brough, L., Jin, Y., Ramilan, T.
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Fernando, S., Garnevska, E., Ramilan, T., & Shadbolt, N. (2021). Organisational attributes of cooperatives and farmer companies. Journal of Co Operative Organization and Management. 9(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Garnevska, E., Ramilan, T., Shadbolt, N.Contributed to by: Garnevska, E.
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Thar, SP., Farquharson, RJ., Ramilan, T., Coggins, S., & Chen, D. (2021). Recommended vs. Practice: smallholder fertilizer decisions in central Myanmar. Agriculture Switzerland. 11(1), 1-20
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Dusingizimana, T., Weber, JL., Ramilan, T., Iversen, PO., & Brough, L. (2021). An empirical study of factors associated with height-for-age z-scores of children aged 6-23 months in northwest Rwanda: The role of care practices related to child feeding and health. British Journal of Nutrition. 126(8), 1203-1214
[Journal article]Authored by: Brough, L., Ramilan, T., Weber, J.
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Thar, SP., Ramilan, T., Farquharson, RJ., Pang, A., & Chen, D. (2021). An empirical analysis of the use of agricultural mobile applications among smallholder farmers in Myanmar. Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. 87(2)
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Sinnetta, A., Malcolm, B., Farquharson, R., & Ramilan, T. (2020). A Moveable Harvest: An investigation into using mobile platforms for picking apples. Australian Farm Business Management Journal. 17(1), Retrieved from https://blog.une.edu.au/afbm-journal/2020/07/02/a-moveable-harvest-an-investigation-into-using-mobile-platforms-for-picking-apples/
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Pembleton, KG., Cullen, BR., Rawnsley, RP., & Ramilan, T. (2021). Climate change effects on pasture-based dairy systems in south-eastern Australia. Crop and Pasture Science. 72(9), 666-677
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Farrell, LJ., Tozer, PR., Kenyon, PR., Ramilan, T., & Cranston, LM. (2020). Producing higher value wool through a transition from Romney to Merino crossbred ii: Cashflow and profit. Small Ruminant Research. 192
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Kenyon, P., Ramilan, T., Tozer, P.
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Farrell, LJ., Tozer, PR., Kenyon, PR., Ramilan, T., & Cranston, LM. (2020). Producing higher value wool through a transition from Romney to Merino crossbred i: Flock dynamics, feed demand, and production of lambs and wool. Small Ruminant Research. 192
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Kenyon, P., Ramilan, T., Tozer, P.
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Dusingizimana, T., Weber, JL., Ramilan, T., Iversen, PO., & Brough, L. (2021). A qualitative analysis of infant and young child feeding practices in rural Rwanda. Public Health Nutrition. 24(12), 3592-3601
[Journal article]Authored by: Brough, L., Ramilan, T., Weber, J.
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Farrell, LJ., Kenyon, PR., Tozer, PR., Ramilan, T., & Cranston, LM. (2020). Quantifying sheep enterprise profitability with varying flock replacement rates, lambing rates, and breeding strategies in New Zealand. Agricultural Systems. 184
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Kenyon, P., Ramilan, T., Tozer, P.
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Chandrakumar, C., Malik, A., McLaren, SJ., Owsianiak, M., Ramilan, T., Jayamaha, NP., . . . Lenzen, M. (2020). Setting Better-Informed Climate Targets for New Zealand: The Influence of Value and Modeling Choices. Environmental Science and Technology. 54(7), 4515-4527
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., McLaren, S., Ramilan, T.
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Chandrakumar, C., McLaren, SJ., Malik, A., Ramilan, T., & Lenzen, M. (2020). Understanding New Zealand’s consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions: an application of multi-regional input-output analysis. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 25(7), 1323-1332
[Journal article]Authored by: McLaren, S., Ramilan, T.
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Kumar, S., Craufurd, P., Haileslassie, A., Ramilan, T., Rathore, A., & Whitbread, A. (2019). Farm typology analysis and technology assessment: An application in an arid region of South Asia. Land Use Policy. 88
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Farrell, LJ., Tozer, PR., Kenyon, PR., Ramilan, T., & Cranston, LM. (2019). The effect of ewe wastage in New Zealand sheep and beef farms on flock productivity and farm profitability. Agricultural Systems. 174, 125-132
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Kenyon, P., Ramilan, T., Tozer, P.
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Chandrakumar, C., McLaren, SJ., Jayamaha, NP., & Ramilan, T. (2019). Absolute Sustainability-Based Life Cycle Assessment (ASLCA): A Benchmarking Approach to Operate Agri-food Systems within the 2°C Global Carbon Budget. Journal of Industrial Ecology. 23(4), 906-917
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., McLaren, S., Ramilan, T.
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Stewart, TM., Ramilan, T., & Yu, F. (2017). Assessing the "user-friendliness" of biopesticides and their conventional pesticide counterparts: A "proof-of-concept" framework for comparing pesticide groups. New Zealand Plant Protection. 70, 152-159
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Haileslassie, A., Craufurd, P., Ramilan, T., Kumar, S., Whitbread, A., Rathor, A., . . . Kakumanu, KR. (2017). Empirical evaluation of sustainability of divergent farms in the dryland farming systems of India. Ecological Indicators. 60, 710-723
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Farquharson, RJ., Freebairn, JW., Webb, JA., Stewardson, MJ., & Ramilan, T. (2017). An Economic Framework for Sharing Water Within a River Catchment. Water Economics and Policy. 3(3)
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Kumar, S., Ramilan, T., Ramarao, CA., Rao, CS., & Whitbread, A. (2016). Farm level rainwater harvesting across different agro climatic regions of India: Assessing performance and its determinants. Agricultural Water Management. 176, 55-66
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Pembleton, KG., Cullen, BR., Rawnsley, RP., Harrison, MT., & Ramilan, T. (2016). Modelling the resilience of forage crop production to future climate change in the dairy regions of Southeastern Australia using APSIM. Journal of Agricultural Science. 154(7), 1131-1152
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Kumar, S., Raju, BMK., Ramarao, CA., & Ramilan, T. (2015). Sensitivity of livestock production to climatic variability under Indian drylands and future perspective. Current Agriculture Research Journal. 3(2), 142-149
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Anwar, MR., Liu, DL., Farquharson, R., Macadam, I., Abadi, A., Finlayson, J., . . . Ramilan, T. (2015). Climate change impacts on phenology and yields of five broadacre crops at four climatologically distinct locations in Australia. Agricultural Systems. 132, 133-144
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Wossen, T., Berger, T., Swamikannu, N., & Ramilan, T. (2014). Climate variability, consumption risk and poverty in semi-arid Northern Ghana: Adaptation options for poor farm households. Environmental Development. 12, 2-15
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Doole, GJ., Marsh, D., & Ramilan, T. (2013). Evaluation of agri-environmental policies for reducing nitrate pollution from New Zealand dairy farms accounting for firm heterogeneity. Land Use Policy. 30(1), 57-66
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Pembleton, KG., Rawnsley, RP., Jacobs, JL., Mickan, FJ., O'Brien, GN., Cullen, BR., . . . Ramilan, T. (2013). Evaluating the accuracy of the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) simulating growth, development, and herbage nutritive characteristics of forage crops grown in the south-eastern dairy regions of Australia. Crop and Pasture Science. 64(2), 147-164
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Ramilan, T., Scrimgeour, F., & Marsh, D. (2012). Using Microsimulation to Maximise Scarce Survey Data: Applications for Catchment Scale Modelling and Policy Analysis. Environmental Modeling and Assessment. 17(4), 399-410
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Ramilan, T., Scrimgeour, FG., Levy, G., Marsh, D., & Romera, AJ. (2011). Simulation of alternative dairy farm pollution abatement policies. Environmental Modelling and Software. 26(1), 2-7
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Doole, GJ., Ramilan, T., & Pannell, DJ. (2011). Framework for evaluating management interventions for water-quality improvement across multiple agents. Environmental Modelling and Software. 26(7), 860-872
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Book

Ramilan, T., & Weerahewa, J. (2022). Analysing Land-Use Planning Regulations Using Linear Programming Models. In Agricultural Policy Analysis Concepts and Tools for Emerging Economies. (pp. 405 - 422).
[Chapter]Authored by: Ramilan, T.
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Ramilan, T., Farquharson, R., Abadi, A., Finlayson,, J., Liu, DL., Muhuddin,, A., . . . McGrath, J.(2013). EverFarm: Climate adapted perennial-based farming systems for dryland agriculture in southern Australia. : National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility
[Authored Book]Authored by: Ramilan, T.

Report

Farquharson, R., Goodwin, I., O’Connell, M., & Ramilan, T.(2016). Analysis of tactical farm-level decisions for irrigation water management in horticultural production.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Ramilan, T.
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Conference

Lyu, H., Grafton, M., Ramilan, T., Irwin, M., & Sandoval, E. (2024). In-situ and non-destructive grape quality discrimination via field spectroradiometer and machine learning models. 2024 International Conference on Machine Intelligence for Geoanalytics and Remote Sensing Migars 2024.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Grafton, M., Irwin, M., Ramilan, T., Sandoval Cruz, E.
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Fernando, S., Garnevska, E., Ramilan, T., & Shadbolt, N. (2023). Vertical integration and member benefits of cooperatives in Sri Lanka. In A. Kurimoto, C. Giagnocavo, S. Grimstad, S. Novkovic, IK. Nyamongo, CS. Bajo, . . . H. Eum (Eds.) Review of International Cooperation. Vol. 108 (pp. 49 - 73). Brussels, Belgium: ICA Cooperative Research Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Garnevska, E., Ramilan, T., Shadbolt, N.Contributed to by: Garnevska, E.
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Kanthilanka, H., Farquharson, RJ., Ramilan, T., & Weerahewa, J.Economically optimum N fertiliser decisions for rice cultivation in Sri Lanka: Does soil type matter?. Proceedings of the International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Modsim. (pp. 134 - 140).
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Jayasinghe, JMP., Donaghy, DJ., Pembleton, KG., Barber, DG., & Ramilan, T. (2021). Preliminary results of parameterisation of DairyMod pasture model for tropical pasture; Brachiaria. Proceedings of the International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Modsim. (pp. 99 - 105).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Donaghy, D., Ramilan, T.
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Chandrakumar, C., Malik, A., McLaren, S., Lenzen, M., Ramilan, T., & Jayamaha, NP. (2018). New Zealand Agri-Food Sector and Absolute Climate Impacts: An Application of Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis. LCA Food 2018 and LCA AgriFood Asia 2018: (1-C) Food Security. Bangkok, Thailand: 11th International Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Food 2018
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., McLaren, S., Ramilan, T.
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Ramilan, T., Farquarson, R., Thar, S., Than, S., & Aung, M.(2017, February). Characterisation of farming systems in Central Myanmar. .
[Conference]Authored by: Ramilan, T.
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Ramilan, T., Farquarson, R., Thar, S., Than, S., & Aung, M. (2017). Characterisation of farming systems in Central Myanmar. , Australian Agricultural and Resouce Economics
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ramilan, T.
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Ramilan, T., Farquharson, R., Thar, S., Than, S., & Aung, M. (2017). Characterisation of farming systems in Central Myanmar. , Australaian Agricultural and Resouce Economic Soceity
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ramilan, T.
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Farquharson, R., Ramilan, T., Thar, S., Than, S., & Aung, N.Nitrogen for smallholders and cereal crops in Myanmar: Economic and social dimensions for fertility decisions. . Brisbane, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ramilan, T.
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Ramilan, T., Farquharson, R., Goodwin, I., & O’Connell, G. (2016). Ex ante analysis of irrigation interventions in Orchards. , New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society
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Farquharson, R., Chen, D., Yong, L., Liu, D., & Ramilan, T.Nitrogen decisions for cereal crops: a risky and personal business. Paper presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 2016 International Nitrogen Initiative Conference, "Solutions to improve nitrogen use efficiency for the world", 4. Melbourne, Australia
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Farquharson, RJ., Freebairn, JW., Webb, JA., Stewardson, MJ., & Ramilan, T.Allocating limited water: Linking ecology and economics. Proceedings 21st International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Modsim 2015. (pp. 2255 - 2261).
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Farquharson, R., Abadi, A., Finlayson, J., Ramilan, T., Liu, DL., Anwar, M., . . . Clark, S.Modelling to evaluate agricultural adaptation to climate change in southern Australia. Proceedings 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Modsim 2013. (pp. 2366 - 2372).
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Ramilan, T., Scrimgeour, F., & Marsh, D.Analysis of environmental and economic efficiency using a farm population micro-simulation model. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation. 81 (7)(pp. 1344 - 1352). 0378-4754.
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George, B., Adams, R., Ramilan, T., Costelloe, J., Sammonds, M., Vietz, G., . . . Western, A.An integrated modeling framework to evaluate water allocation strategies in the Broken catchment, Victoria. Modsim 2011 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Sustaining Our Future Understanding and Living with Uncertainty. (pp. 4099 - 4105).
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Ramilan, T., Farquharson, R., George, B., Sammonds, M., Vietz, G., Yen, J., . . . Western, A.An environmental economic assessment of water sharing alternatives for the Broken catchment in the Northern Victoria. Modsim 2011 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Sustaining Our Future Understanding and Living with Uncertainty. (pp. 1386 - 1392).
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Ramilan, T., Scrimgeour, F., & Marsh, D.Measuring environmental-economic efficiency in the Karapiro catchment, New Zealand. 18th World Imacs Congress and Modsim 2009 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Interfacing Modelling and Simulation with Mathematical and Computational Sciences Proceedings. (pp. 1181 - 1187).
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Ramilan, T., Scrimgeour, F., & Marsh, D.Measuring environmental-economic efficiency in the Karapiro catchment, New Zealand. 18th World IMACS Congress and MODSIM09 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation: Interfacing Modelling and Simulation with Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Proceedings. (pp. 1181 - 1187).
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Ramilan, T., Scrimgeour, FG., Levy, G., & Romera, AJ.Modelling economic impact of agri-environmental policy on dairy farms - A catchment perspective. Modsim07 Land Water and Environmental Management Integrated Systems for Sustainability Proceedings. (pp. 1089 - 1095).
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Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Programme  Leader--FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS VALUE CHAINS Course

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 1
Co-supervisor 5 14

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Nelma Ngonga - Doctor of Philosophy
    An examination of methods for estimating enteric methane emissions from dairy cows in the inventory: A case study in New Zealand
  • Erandi Kalehe Kankanamge - Doctor of Philosophy
    Developing cost-effective GHG mitigation options for New Zealand dairy farming systems

Co-supervisor of:

  • Dipendra Pokharel - Doctor of Philosophy
    Assessing the impact of mechanization on sustainable intensification cropland expansion in Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) of Nepal
  • Racheal Tikatikan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Enhancing the cocoa value through sustainable and traceable value chain transitions in Papua New Guinea.
  • Madhavi Wijerathna - Doctor of Philosophy
    Nutrient Management in Rice Cultivation - An Empirical Inquest into the Context Specific Influencing Factors and Perceptions of Farmers in Sri Lanka
  • Joseph Adjabui - Doctor of Philosophy
    Bioeconomic modelling of sheep and beef farm systems in New Zealand to investigate the impact of management changes on methane emissions and farm profitability.
  • Sujirtha Vishnukumar - Doctor of Philosophy
    Evaluation of the Effect of the Nutritious Vegetable Gardens on Nutritional and Economic Status of Rural Households

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2024 - David Ahiamadia - Doctor of Philosophy
    Optimising risk and income under climate variability in Northern Ghana. A bio-economic modelling approach

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2025 - Komahan Sivanandarajah - Doctor of Philosophy
    An evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential of plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) in pastoral dairy production systems
  • 2025 - Hongyi Lyu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Towards Precise Grape Management Based on Multispectral and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
  • 2024 - Baththiramge Rathnayake - Doctor of Philosophy
    Impacts of shocks and coping strategies of vegetable farm households in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2023 - Priyanath Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigation of Tropical Pasture Species to Improve Dairying in the Tropics
  • 2023 - Dwi Hidayati - Doctor of Philosophy
    SUSTAINABLE AGRIFOOD VALUE CHAIN TRANSFORMATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: INDONESIA鈥橲 CASHEW SECTOR CASE
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  • 2022 - Nadeesha Jayasena Thenuwara Acharige - Doctor of Philosophy
    Smallholder dairy farmers participation in milk markets in Sri Lanka: A livelihood analysis
  • 2021 - Morteza Ghahremani - Doctor of Philosophy
    An economic analysis of a robotic harvest technology in New Zealand fresh apple industry
  • 2021 - Humphrey Walker - Doctor of Philosophy
    Factoring community welfare estimates into freshwater allocation decision making in New Zealand: a common good case study
  • 2021 - Theogene Dusingizimana - Doctor of Philosophy
    An investigation of factors associated with child stunting in northwest Rwanda: the role of care practices related to child feeding and health
  • 2021 - ~ Thivahary Geretharan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Smallholder farmers agricultural support services system in northern Sri Lanka
  • 2021 - Alberthuge Prageeth Sanjaya Fernando - Doctor of Philosophy
    Value Chain Integration for Rural Co-operatives: Comparative Analysis in the Rice Sector in Sri Lanka
  • 2020 - Lydia Farrell - Doctor of Philosophy
    Bio-economic system-dynamics modelling to investigate strategic management options in New Zealand sheep farming enterprises.
  • 2019 - Chanjief Chandrakumar - Doctor of Philosophy
    Evaluation of New Zealand鈥檚 Absolute Environmental Sustainability Performance: Development and Application of a Method to Assess the Climate Change Performance of New Zealand's Economic Sectors
  • 2019 - Thomas Cushnahan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Hyperspectral imaging of hill country farms