All posts tagged "Sri Lanka"
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58Rice News in EnglishSri 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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96Rice News in EnglishSri 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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114Sugar News in EnglishSri 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...
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140Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka sugar crisis looms, milk powder prices may surge: Importers
Sri Lanka faces possible sugar shortages and price hikes after India suspended sugar exports until September 30 and the Sri Lankan Rupee...
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121Wheat 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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119Edible 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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131Rice 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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144Edible 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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184Maize 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....
