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136Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka sugar crisis looms, milk powder prices may surge: Importers
Sri Lanka faces possible sugar shortages and price hikes after India suspended sugar exports until September 30 and the Sri Lankan Rupee...
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121Wheat News in EnglishSri Lanka’s wheat consumption rises on economic and tourism revival
Sri Lanka’s wheat consumption is forecast to rise to 1.1 million tonnes in 2026/27, driven by economic recovery and tourism growth. Wheat...
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128Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka’s rice production poised for recovery amid lingering climate and global supply hurdles – USDA
Sri Lanka’s rice production is forecast to recover to 3.45 million tonnes in 2026/27, driven by higher acreage and stable yields. Economic...
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181Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Cabinet nod to import rice amid Samba shortage
Sri Lanka approves limited rice imports, allowing traders to bring in Samba-like varieties to ease domestic shortages. The move aims to stabilise...
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277Maize News in EnglishSri Lanka : Cabinet approves phased maize imports to sustain Thriposha production
Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited has secured Cabinet approval to import up to 15,000 metric tons of maize in 2026. The move ensures...
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388Rice News in EnglishSri lanka : Ditwah forces importation of some rice varieties?
Sri Lanka’s agriculture minister said Cyclone Ditwah damage may require limited rice imports for certain varieties, though no immediate shortage is expected....
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504Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka : Govt. sets sugarcane purchase rates
Sri Lanka’s Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetti warned sugarcane farmers against political influence and burning crops, stressing that burnt cane fetches only Rs....
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517Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Govt. Braces For Possible Rice Shortage By Year End
Sri Lanka’s Commerce Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe warned that the government may import 40,000 t of rice to counter any artificial shortage of...
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901Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka : Pelwatte, Sevanagala sugar factories in a crisis due to mismanagement
Sevanagala and Pelwatte sugar factories face severe operational and financial crises due to mismanagement, technical failures, and poor sales. Farmers can’t sell...
