All posts tagged "Sri Lanka"
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78Maize News in EnglishSri 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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73Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Govt. weighs curbs on rice imports to lift paddy production
The government is considering tighter rice import limits and a structured domestic buying system to boost paddy production and stabilise prices. Ministers...
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76Rice News in English2028 self-sufficient, No rice imports – Minister, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka inaugurated a Rs.45 million irrigation project in Batticaloa to expand cultivation by 500 acres and support three cropping seasons. Minister...
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115Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka: UNP MP urges govt to present white paper on sugar import needs
UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake criticized policy confusion in Sri Lanka’s sugar industry, warning it hurts farmers, investors, and the economy. He highlighted...
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214Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka approves compensation for sugarcane farmers hit by factory fires
Sri Lanka has approved financial relief for 235 sugarcane farmers affected by fires at Sevanagala Sugar Factory. About 19,000 metric tons of...
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239Sugar 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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208Maize News in EnglishSri Lanka : Maize imports to be curbed by half next year
Sri Lanka plans to cut maize imports to 150,000 metric tons next year from 300,000, aiming to save foreign exchange. Agriculture Secretary...
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264Rice 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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341Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka: Pelwatte, Sevanagala sugar mills reel under crisis due to mismanagement
Sri Lanka’s sugar industry faces a severe financial crisis, with Pelwatta, Sevenagala, Ethimale, and Hingurana factories burdened by huge debts, unpaid farmer...
