Posts By Economynext
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19Rice News in EnglishSri 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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31Sugar 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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44Ethanol & 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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35Rice 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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44Rice 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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81Rice News in EnglishSri 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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112Maize 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...
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86Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishSri Lanka state sugar firms drowned in unsold ethanol
Sri Lanka's state sugar firms are facing a surplus of 1.3 million liters of unsold ethanol due to a sharp decline in...
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104Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka on La Niña watch with warning for 2025 Maha rice crop
Sri Lanka may face below-average rainfall from October if La Niña conditions develop, affecting the 2025 Maha rice crop. While El Niño...
