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SRI LANKAN SUGAR INDUSTRY FACES COLLAPSE AMIDST IMPORTED SUGAR FLOOD ?

Employees of Lanka Sugar Private Limited warn of an impending collapse of the domestic sugar industry due to market dominance of imported...

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Sugar News in English

Sri Lanka: No plans to close Sevanagala sugar factory, says Ministry

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has denied reports of the Sevanagala Sugar Factory’s closure. The Ministry confirmed no such...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka rice, coconut, and fish, rubber production drop in March: CB

Sri Lanka's agriculture sector saw mixed performance in March 2025. Paddy production is forecast to drop 3.8% from last season, while fish...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar export to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan amid dip in domestic production

India has exported a significant portion of its sugar to Sri Lanka (41%) and Afghanistan (22%) despite concerns about reduced domestic production....

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Maize News in English

Sri Lanka likely to resume maize imports?

The government may need to resume maize imports despite the current suspension, Minister K.D. Lalkantha stated in a recent parliamentary committee meeting....

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka Govt. to act against Polonnaruwa rice mill owner for overpricing: Minister

The Government will take special action against a rice mill owner in Polonnaruwa who has repeatedly sold rice at a rate higher...

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Rice News in English

Sri 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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Rice News in English

Sri 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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Rice News in English