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Sri lanka : Possible Samba rice shortage after Cyclone Ditwah damage

Cyclone Ditwah severely damaged paddy fields, prompting Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to warn of a potential shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice,...

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Rice News in English

Sri 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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Maize News in English

Sri 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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Rice News in English

Sri 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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Rice News in English

2028 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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Sugar News in English

Sri 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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Sugar News in English

Sri 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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Sugar News in English

Sri 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....