Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The government may have to resume maize imports in the near future despite the current suspension, Minister of Livestock, Land, and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha stated during a recent parliamentary committee meeting.

Speaking at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Livestock, Land, and Irrigation Affairs, which convened on February 28 under his chairmanship, Minister Lalkantha acknowledged that domestic maize production falls short of national demand, necessitating future imports.

Officials briefed the committee on the country's maize supply, revealing that a total of 275,000 metric tons of maize were imported for animal feed between 2024 and January 31, 2025. However, imports have been halted since February 1. ...