Agriculture and Agri-Tech

Fuel price hike severely impacts agricultural sector, warns farmers

Farmers’ associations have stated the recent fuel price increase has severely impacted the agricultural sector.

Vegetable traders in Keppetipola noted transport costs for stocks have risen significantly.

They warned the up-country vegetable trade could face disruption if costs continue to increase.

Rice producers stated a price increase is unavoidable due to higher production and distribution costs.

They noted the price of a kilogram of rice may rise by more than Rs. 10.

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