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    Following the pesticide ban, Sri Lanka's corn imports hit a record high

    • Last Update: 2022-11-14
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    World Agrochemical Network Chinese reported: Recently, Sri Lankan government data shows that the country has spent 9.
    6 billion rupees on corn
    imports this year.
    Affected by the government's pesticide ban, the shortage of cereal crops in the animal feed industry is imminent
    .
     
    Sri Lanka has spent Rs 573.
    4 million on corn seeds and Rs 9 billion on other maize-related products, including ears of corn,
    according to the data.
     
    Analysts say corn crops are vulnerable to pests and diseases and require insecticides to thrive
    .
     
    Rising maize prices, combined with a sharp increase in animal feed prices due to pesticide bans, have further contributed to a surge
    in Sri Lankan corn imports this year.
     
    Prior to 2022, Sri Lanka had the highest import bill for maize at Rs 7.
    5 billion in 2017
    , according to Sri Lankan customs data.
     
    The Sri Lankan government is currently planning to increase its maize production
    .
    Maize is one of the main components of animal feed, after the fertilizer crisis took a toll on the country's cost of living and inflation, which required large imports to boost poultry production
    .
    Government officials say shortages of corn crops in Sri Lanka have led to higher prices for chicken, milk and eggs in
    local markets.
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