Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- The government has officially announced the minimum prices at which the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) will purchase paddy from farmers.

Speaking at a media briefing held at the Department of Government Information, Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board Manjula Pinnalanda said the prices will be applicable for the 2025/2026 Maha season.

Accordingly, the PMB will purchase paddy at following rates:

The Chairman further stated that Rs. 10 billion has been allocated for paddy procurement during this season.

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