2689/2023
Hon. K. P. S. Kumarasiri,— To ask the Minister of Agriculture,—
(a) Will he inform this House—
(i) the course of action that has been taken to purchase paddy since the harvesting season is underway for the Maha season in 2022/2023;
(ii) the cost to cultivate paddy on one acre of land;
(iii) whether that cost has been taken into account when the paddy prices were determined; and
(iv) the steps that have been taken to stop private vendors from buying paddy at a very low price?
(b) Will he also inform this House whether action will be taken to produce rice or other products out of paddy to ensure food security in Sri Lanka, to develop the export economy, and to provide relief to the farmers?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2023-04-26
Asked by
Hon. K. P. S. Kumarasiri, M.P.
Ministry
Agriculture
Legislature
Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
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Fourth Session
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