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49Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka state agency to buy rough rice at Rs120 a kilo: Minister
Sri Lanka's state agencies will buy rough rice (paddy) at floor prices ranging from 120 to 132 rupees per kilogram: Nadu at...
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65Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka rice hub traders say new paddy coming to market, prices to fall
Rice mills in Sri Lanka’s Marandhagahamulla are receiving new Maha harvest paddy, which will be released to consumers soon. Industry officials confirm...
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44Rice News in English
Sri Lanka beer production not causing rice shortage, volumes tiny: Minister
Sri Lanka’s rice crisis is not due to the use of rice in beer production, as only 0.4% of the annual rice...
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52Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka sugar, rubber production rose, while fish, tea and coconut declined in Oct: CBSL
Sri Lanka’s sugar and rubber production rose in October 2024, with sugar up 109.8% and rubber 38% year-on-year. However, fish, tea, and...
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65Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishSri Lanka minister wants price controls on maize ethanol to protect state enterprise
Sri Lanka’s Industries Minister Sunil Handuneththi proposes a floor price on maize ethanol to boost prices and help state-run Lanka Sugar clear...
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66Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka allows people to import rice till Jan 10
Sri Lanka's cabinet has extended the deadline for rice imports until January 10, aiming to address supply shortages. Originally set to expire...
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66Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka rice importers forced to cancel orders amid state food controls
Sri Lankan rice importers canceled orders due to a narrow import window ending December 20 and shipping delays caused by bad weather...
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105Rice News in English
Sri Lanka to import rice to address shortage: Minister
Sri Lanka will import 70,000 metric tonnes of rice to address a market shortage, despite this year's surplus rice production. Minister Wasantha...
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142Maize News in EnglishSri Lanka struggles with high poultry feed costs amid maize trade controls
Sri Lanka is grappling with high poultry feed costs due to import duties and trade controls on maize, which keep prices of...
