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Sri Lanka’s red rice shortage: a clash of demand, supply challenges and political colouring

Red rice, a culturally significant staple in Sri Lanka, is in short supply due to factors like increased demand, reduced cultivation, and...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka : Rice shortage not linked to free distribution: Wajira blames poor governance

UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena rejected claims that the free distribution of rice in 2024 caused the current market shortage. He explained that...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka : Increased Customs tax prevents selling rice at controlled price: Importers

Rice importers in Colombo face challenges due to increased Customs duties, with the price now set at Rs. 65 per kilogram. This...

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Edible Oil News in English

Sri Lanka Palm oil industry optimistic on cultivation ban reversal

Sri Lanka's palm oil industry is hopeful that the government will reconsider the ban on oil palm cultivation. The ban, enacted in...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka’s rice industry held hostage by powerful mill owners: Rehan

Sri Lanka's rice industry is dominated by a few powerful mill owners who manipulate prices, exploit farmers, and create shortages to maximize...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka Government to import 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice

Sri Lanka will import up to 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice to address market shortages, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe announced. Imports will be...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka Rice monopoly continues to put farmers, consumers in peril

Sri Lanka faces growing challenges in rice production and consumption, with urban per capita consumption rising post-Covid. Despite claims of self-sufficiency, rice...

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Wheat News in English

Sri Lanka Govt. eyes foreign exchange boost with wheat bran exports to China

Sri Lanka aims to boost foreign exchange earnings by exporting wheat bran pellets to China, following Agriculture Ministry recognition of its export...