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Sri Lanka : ‘Surplus Nadu will ensure no rice shortage for next four months’

Sri Lanka has sufficient white and red Nadu rice stocks to meet demand for four months, preventing shortages. The government will establish...

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Sugar News in English

Sri Lanka : Sugar sector adds Rs. 11bn to economy, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister stated the sugar industry generates at least Rs. 11 billion annually in economic value despite financial losses. To...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka Minister Says: No rice shortage expected

Sri Lanka’s government said no rice shortage is expected before the next Maha season, with 140,000 tonnes of rice in storage and...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka : Basmati rice stock from Pakistan suspended over H&S scare

Sri Lanka’s Sathosa has suspended sales of imported Pakistani Basmati rice pending health and safety testing. Chairman P.M.K.B. Tennakoon said the stock,...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka : Govt. considers rice imports based on national requirement, says Minister

Sri Lanka is considering rice imports based on domestic demand, having already imported 120,000 tonnes of substitute rice varieties. The government is...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka : Cabinet approves open tender sale for PMB rice stocks

Paddy Marketing Board will sell part of its 115,000 metric tonnes of rice stocks through open tenders after Cabinet approval. Sri Lanka...

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Sugar News in English

Sri Lanka partners with Brazil to strengthen sugarcane industry and reduce sugar imports

Sri Lanka approved a 36-month cooperation project with Brazil to modernise its sugarcane sector, improve yields and reduce sugar import dependence. The...