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Sri Lanka : Basmati rice stock from Pakistan suspended over H&S scare

Sri Lanka’s Sathosa has suspended sales of imported Pakistani Basmati rice pending health and safety testing. Chairman P.M.K.B. Tennakoon said the stock,...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka : Govt. considers rice imports based on national requirement, says Minister

Sri Lanka is considering rice imports based on domestic demand, having already imported 120,000 tonnes of substitute rice varieties. The government is...

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Rice News in English

Trump warns of new tariffs on India, says they should not “Dump Rice” in US

US President Donald Trump has warned that he may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, especially on rice imports from India and...

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Maize News in English

Sri Lanka : Discussions on introducing first-ever guaranteed price for maize

The government is considering farmers’ proposals for a guaranteed maize price aligned with production costs, potentially setting a minimum of Rs. 140/kg....

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Rice News in English

Japan faces rice shortage as South Korea battles oversupply

Japan is struggling with rice shortages and rising prices, pushing it to boost imports, while South Korea faces a rice glut, with...

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Maize News in English

Sri Lanka : 18,000 MT of maize to be imported for ‘Thriposha’ production

Sri Lanka's Cabinet has approved the import of 18,000 metric tons of maize by Thriposha Limited to ensure continued production of the...

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Rice News in English

Focus on Rice Imports to Ensure Uninterrupted Supply

The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended importing rice to address rising prices and supply shortages, despite the ongoing harvest season....