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Government Initiates Crop Damage Compensation Process for Weather-Affected Farmers.

May 18, 2026 at 9:24 AM

The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to provide compensation for crops damaged by recent adverse weather via the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, urging farmers to report losses immediately.

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Government Initiates Crop Damage Compensation Process for Weather-Affected Farmers

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Sri Lanka Launches 'Isuru Genena Yalak' Program to Ease Farmer Financial Burden.

May 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM

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Boosting Sri Lanka's Agro-Exports: EDB and Janathakshan Partner for Biodiversity-Friendly Growth.

May 13, 2026 at 8:28 AM

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Sri Lanka Opens Fertilizer Distribution to Private Sector Amid Supply Concerns.

May 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM

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Limo Plantation Drives Agricultural Transformation Through Sustainable Innovation

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May 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM

Limo Plantation Drives Agricultural Transformation Through Sustainable Innovation.

Limo Plantation is redefining Sri Lanka's agribusiness landscape by integrating Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), high-tech greenhouse farming, and export-oriented crop strategies to foster national economic growth.

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Vietnam Offers Sustainable Agriculture and Investment Expertise to Sri Lanka.

May 8, 2026 at 8:36 AM

Vietnamese President To Lam, during a recent state visit to Sri Lanka, proposed sharing Vietnam's successful strategies in sustainable agriculture, infrastructure development, and industrial zone management to aid Sri Lanka's economic recovery.

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Vietnam Offers Sustainable Agriculture and Investment Expertise to Sri Lanka

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Vietnam Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Sector with Fertilizer Donation.

May 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM

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Home Gardening Cannot Solve Sri Lanka's Agricultural Crisis, Expert Warns.

May 7, 2026 at 11:56 PM

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Sri Lanka’s Fertilizer Crisis: Global Supply Chain Disruptions Threaten Paddy Farming.

As global fertilizer supply chains falter due to conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Hormuz Strait, Sri Lankan paddy farmers face severe shortages, highlighting the risks of previous government assurances.

May 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM

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Hungary Faces Agricultural Crisis as Spring Drought Threatens Key Grain Crops

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May 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Hungary Faces Agricultural Crisis as Spring Drought Threatens Key Grain Crops.

Hungary's government is preparing emergency measures to support farmers as a severe April dry spell threatens the country's critical wheat and corn production, raising concerns about potential export impacts.

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Palm Oil Industry Advocates for Policy Reform to Bolster Sri Lanka's Economy.

May 1, 2026 at 8:16 AM

The Palm Oil Industry Association (POIA) argues that local palm oil production is critical for reducing import dependency and saving foreign exchange, proposing a regulated expansion of cultivation to support national economic recovery.

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Palm Oil Industry Advocates for Policy Reform to Bolster Sri Lanka's Economy

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Agriculture

Empowering Smallholder Farmers: The Push for Industrialized Palm Oil Production.

Industry experts and stakeholders are calling for the transition of smallholder palm oil farmers into industrial-level operators to boost global competitiveness and improve profit margins.

April 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM

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Prime Minister Links Food Security to National Sovereignty Amid Global Economic Volatility.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya emphasizes the critical link between agricultural independence, food security, and national stability, urging youth to drive the 'Grow and Sell' economy.

April 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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Sri Lanka Joins Regional Push to Accelerate Agrifood System Modernization.

Sri Lanka is actively participating in international efforts to transform its agrifood systems, focusing on resilience and innovation to combat climate change and supply chain instability.

April 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM

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Addressing Africa's Fertilizer Crisis Amidst Growing Global Supply Chain Risks

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April 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Addressing Africa's Fertilizer Crisis Amidst Growing Global Supply Chain Risks.

Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are threatening Africa's food security by disrupting essential fertilizer imports. This article examines the impact on smallholder farmers and outlines strategic interventions to build long-term agricultural resilience.

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Economy

The Price Paradox: Why Organic Food Remains a Premium Investment.

April 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Exploring the complexities behind organic food pricing, certification hurdles for small-scale farmers, and the global growth of the organic sector despite rising production costs.

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The Price Paradox: Why Organic Food Remains a Premium Investment

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Rising Fertilizer Costs and Geopolitical Instability Threaten Food Security in Emerging Asia.

April 23, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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New Zealand Agriculture Faces Dual Supply Crisis Amid Global Trade Disruptions.

April 20, 2026 at 3:54 AM

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Geopolitics

Escalating Tensions in Iran: A Grave Threat to Global Food Stability.

The conflict involving Iran is sparking global concerns over food security, driven by soaring energy prices, disrupted shipping routes, and critical damage to fertilizer production facilities in the Gulf.

April 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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Why Innovation and the 'Big Push' Strategy are Vital for Sri Lanka's Economic Future

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April 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM

Why Innovation and the 'Big Push' Strategy are Vital for Sri Lanka's Economic Future.

An analytical look at Sri Lanka's stagnant agricultural sector and the need for a 'Big Push' economic strategy, drawing parallels from Nobel-winning innovation theories to move beyond reliance on remittances.

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