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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.

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Sri Lankan Farmers Threaten Mass Protests Over Fertilizer Costs and Paddy Prices

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Local News

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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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Local News

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Fisherfolk to Access Farmers' Card Benefits as Bangladesh Boosts Kaptai Lake Conservation.

May 11, 2026 at 7:46 AM

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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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FAO Launches Digital Fertilizer Support for Cyclone-Hit Anuradhapura Farmers

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April 29, 2026 at 6:26 AM

FAO Launches Digital Fertilizer Support for Cyclone-Hit Anuradhapura Farmers.

The FAO has introduced a USD 300,000 digital voucher program to support 3,489 smallholder farmers in Anuradhapura affected by Cyclone Ditwah, ensuring a recovery for the Yala season.

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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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Lifestyle

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Tiny Home Communities Become a Sanctuary for Divorced Women Facing Housing Crises.

April 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Local News

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DevPro and AVM Launch 'Green Tape Agri Exchange' to Digitize Sri Lanka's Spice Market.

April 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM

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Technology

Revolutionizing Ranching: How Founders Fund’s $2 Billion Bet is Transforming Cattle Management.

April 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM

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Extended Operating Hours for Agrarian Service Centers to Support Yala Season Fertilizer Access

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April 3, 2026 at 7:56 AM

Extended Operating Hours for Agrarian Service Centers to Support Yala Season Fertilizer Access.

To prevent supply chain disruptions, the Department of Agrarian Development is keeping service centers open on weekends and holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution.

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Agriculture

Rising Fertilizer Costs Threaten South Asian Agriculture Amid Regional Instability.

April 2, 2026 at 7:41 AM

Geopolitical instability in the Gulf has triggered a crisis for South Asian farmers, as surging fertilizer costs and supply chain disruptions threaten food security and rural livelihoods.

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Rising Fertilizer Costs Threaten South Asian Agriculture Amid Regional Instability

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