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Sri Lanka Government to import 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice

Sri Lanka will import up to 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice to address market shortages, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe announced. Imports will be...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka to import rice to address shortage: Minister

Sri Lanka will import 70,000 metric tonnes of rice to address a market shortage, despite this year's surplus rice production. Minister Wasantha...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sri Lanka: Maize use for ethanol production threatens poultry industry

The All-Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association (ACEPA) expressed concerns over 50,000 metric tons of maize being diverted annually to ethanol production, affecting poultry...

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Maize News in English

Sri Lanka to reduce maize imports by 50% next year

Sri Lanka plans to reduce maize imports to 150,000 metric tons next year, down from the current 300,000 metric tons, according to...

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Maize News in English

Sri Lanka struggles with high poultry feed costs amid maize trade controls

Sri Lanka is grappling with high poultry feed costs due to import duties and trade controls on maize, which keep prices of...

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Rice News in English

Sri Lanka Rice monopoly continues to put farmers, consumers in peril

Sri Lanka faces growing challenges in rice production and consumption, with urban per capita consumption rising post-Covid. Despite claims of self-sufficiency, rice...

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Wheat News in English

Sri Lanka Govt. eyes foreign exchange boost with wheat bran exports to China

Sri Lanka aims to boost foreign exchange earnings by exporting wheat bran pellets to China, following Agriculture Ministry recognition of its export...

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Edible Oil News in English

India : Cabinet approves regulatory powers for domestic and imported coconut oil and other edible oil products

Sri Lanka's Agriculture Minister, Mahinda Amaraweera, has introduced measures to ensure coconut oil quality. The plan includes registering medium-scale factories, certifying adherence...