Local News
Sri Lankan Farmers Threaten Mass Protests Over Fertilizer Costs and Paddy Prices.
May 17, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Local farmers are threatening large-scale protests in Colombo as soaring fertilizer costs and plummeting paddy prices threaten the viability of their livelihoods and national food security.
Local News
Vietnam Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Sector with Fertilizer Donation.
May 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM
The Government of Vietnam has donated 100 metric tons of urea and superphosphate fertilizer to Sri Lanka to support agricultural recovery, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation.
Economy
Escalating Fertilizer Costs Pose Significant Threat to Sri Lanka’s Food Security.
April 10, 2026 at 10:13 AM
The Asian Development Bank has warned that rising global fertilizer prices, driven by Middle East tensions and shipping disruptions, could trigger renewed food inflation in Sri Lanka, impacting agricultural productivity and economic recovery.









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