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Sri Lanka to establish committee to determine maize prices, regulate imports

Sri Lanka has approved a new maize pricing and import committee to stabilise feed supplies while protecting local farmers. Supervised imports will...

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Maize News in English

Sri Lanka : Cabinet approves phased maize imports to sustain Thriposha production

Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited has secured Cabinet approval to import up to 15,000 metric tons of maize in 2026. The move ensures...

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Rice News in English

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...