Sri Lanka’s Rubber Sector at a Crossroads: CRTA Chief Warns of Imminent Irrelevance
At CRTA’s 106th AGM, urgent calls made for a “Natural Rubber Renaissance” amid plummeting output, ageing workforce, and mounting climate threats. Sri Lanka’s.
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Coconut Prices Crack to 7-Month Low at Colombo Auction
Supply Surge and Regional Dynamics Press Down Sri Lankan Nut Prices Colombo, July 4, 2025 – The average auction price of coconuts in.
- July 4, 2025
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Tea Exports Surge in May Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Sri Lanka sees strong growth in tea export volumes and values, with Iraq and Libya emerging as top buyers Sri Lanka’s Tea Exports.
- June 25, 2025
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Poultry Firm Powers Through: Sri Lanka’s Three Acre Farms Boosts Efficiency Amid Economic Challenges
As inflation targets slip and deflationary policy takes hold, one of Sri Lanka’s top poultry producers turns to innovation and cost-cutting to stay.
- June 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s Tea Exports Surge in April, Iraq Becomes Top Buyer
Export volumes rise, value-added segments drive growth despite mixed pricing trends Colombo, May 24 — Sri Lanka’s tea export industry posted a robust.
- May 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s April Tea Crop Hits Five-Year High at 26.3 Mnkg
Production up 21% year-on-year; Low Growns lead sector gains Sri Lanka’s tea industry recorded a strong rebound in April 2025, with monthly production.
- May 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s Poultry Sector Battles High Input Taxes to Offer Affordable Proteins
Sri Lanka’s poultry industry is stepping up efforts to provide affordable protein sources amid rising input costs driven by high government taxes, with.
- May 19, 2025
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CCB to Revive 500,000 Acres of Idle Coconut Land in Major Cultivation Drive
The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has launched an ambitious initiative to revive 500,000 acres of uncultivated coconut land across key districts, including Kurunegala,.
- May 16, 2025
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Tea Prices Dip Across All Elevations in April Amid Market Pressures
Sri Lanka’s tea industry faced a setback in April 2025, with national tea prices declining across most elevations, according to the latest industry.
- May 8, 2025
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EU Requests Clarifications as Ceylon Tea Nears Full GI Certification
Colombo (ECONOMYNEXT) – Sri Lanka’s quest to secure Geographical Indication (GI) certification for Ceylon Tea is making steady progress, with full implementation expected.
- April 28, 2025