Food security: Prices of poultry products rise
The All-Ceylon Poultry Association (ACPA) yesterday (13) warned of an increase in the prices of eggs and chicken due to a spike in consumption and drop in production.Read More »
Glyphosate import ban lifted: Agri Ministry to assess needs of farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture is currently studying requests by several farming and crop cultivation organisations to permit the use of the glyphosate weedicide and will issue recommendations in the com Read More »
Anti-rabies serum: Health officials deny shortage
Health authorities yesterday (13) denied social media claims of any ongoing anti-rabies serum and snake antivenom shortages in the country, amidst the ongoing forex crisis that saw medical professiona Read More »
MV X-Press Pearl disaster: SLAF clarifies night flying allegations
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) yesterday (13) clarified why it had turned down a request by the Navy to conduct some night-time aerial firefighting missions over the burning MV X-Press Pearl vessel. Read More »
Challenges to food security: Seed, fertiliser scarcity worsen farmer woes
Shortages of required seeds and fertilisers are resulting in poor yields for vegetable and paddy farmers, despite steps being taken to assuage the crisis. Read More »
Opening the fuel market: Over 40 private companies express interest
With over 40 private companies expressing interest in entering Sri Lanka’s fuel market, the Government hopes to ensure sustained supply to the market while increasing State income through fees levied Read More »
Import restrictions: Failing to yield results
Questions have been raised as to whether the Government-imposed ban on certain types of imports last year has yielded the expected result of conserving foreign reserves, with Central Bank of Sri Lanka Read More »