All posts tagged "Sri Lanka"
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83Wheat News in EnglishSri Lanka’s wheat consumption rises on economic and tourism revival
Sri Lanka’s wheat consumption is forecast to rise to 1.1 million tonnes in 2026/27, driven by economic recovery and tourism growth. Wheat...
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90Edible Oil News in EnglishAPOA welcomes Sri Lanka’s move to lift ban on oil palm cultivation
The Asian Palm Oil Alliance welcomed Sri Lanka’s move to reconsider its oil palm cultivation ban, calling it a science-based step toward...
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111Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka’s rice production poised for recovery amid lingering climate and global supply hurdles – USDA
Sri Lanka’s rice production is forecast to recover to 3.45 million tonnes in 2026/27, driven by higher acreage and stable yields. Economic...
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114Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm oil could strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy
Sri Lanka may reduce edible oil imports by expanding palm oil cultivation, industry experts say. High yields and available land offer economic...
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151Maize News in EnglishSri Lanka raises import duty on feed corn
Sri Lanka is considering higher import duties on feed corn to boost revenue, but industry warns it may raise poultry production costs....
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160Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Cabinet nod to import rice amid Samba shortage
Sri Lanka approves limited rice imports, allowing traders to bring in Samba-like varieties to ease domestic shortages. The move aims to stabilise...
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210Maize News in EnglishSri 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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248Maize News in EnglishSri 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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446Rice News in EnglishSri 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,...
