Agriculture & Food Security
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50 articles shown“Sri Lanka is beginning to face a shortage of vegetables with the dry spell that is prevailing”
“Sri Lanka must prepare for possible severe weather impacts from the developing El Niño climate phenomenon, which could trigger extreme weather conditions globally.”
“The Wilpattu National Park has turned into a parched up region owing to the prevailing drought with all water resources running dry.”
“Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely at some locations.”
“Resilience is about resisting where necessary, but also forming alliances with change.”
“Amber advisory issued for severe lightning in the Southern Province and in Colombo, Kalutara, Monaragala and Ratnapura districts”
“Red alerts have been issued to 07 districts and amber alerts to 11 districts.”
“MP Wijesinghe has called for the government to formulate and implement sustainable project proposals to manage the proliferation of the species, citing its severe environmental and socio-economic consequences.”
“The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to 'Caution level' at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.”
“A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district.”
“An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.”
“Red alerts have been issued to 13 districts and amber alerts to 06 districts.”
“Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.”
“Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.”
“The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to 'Caution level' at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.”
“showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-western provinces after 1.00 pm”
“The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 04 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area north of Mannar.”
“The Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase up to 'Caution level' at some places in 21 districts.”
“A compliant boarding made by naval personnel resulted in the seizure of the Indian fishing boat and apprehension of four Indian fishermen who continued to engage in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.”
“Red alerts have been issued to 14 districts and amber alerts to 08 districts.”
“An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, and Kurunegala districts.”
“Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts.”
“The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to 'Caution level' at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.”
“The heat index — which reflects how hot it feels on the human body — is expected to reach caution levels in several areas.”
“Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are expected in these areas after 1.00 p.m., with the possibility of temporary localized strong winds.”
The Department of Meteorology warns of severe lightning across five provinces and five districts. Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, and Uva provinces face risk. Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, Mannar, and Vavuniya are also affected.
Scientific study on genetic distinctions in killifish species shared between Sri Lanka and India.
President issued Gazette notification permitting import of alternative rice varieties to address shortage of Samba and Kiri Samba in local market.
The Department of Agrarian Development announced that Agrarian Service Centres will remain open on public holidays to facilitate uninterrupted fertiliser distribution to farmers during Yala season paddy cultivation.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed officials to streamline fertiliser distribution and explore alternative import channels to address agricultural supply challenges amid Middle East conflict.
“recent coal consignments suspected to be of inferior quality may contain elevated mercury levels”
“Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa announced approval for each importer to import up to 1,040 metric tons of GR 11 rice”
“the country's first locally manufactured Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertiliser in a Rs. 3 billion industrial venture aimed at reducing import dependence”
“Delivering life-essential water to you – through uninterrupted service.”
“The prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka are expected to change from tomorrow.”
“The prevailing dry weather conditions over the island are expected to change from tomorrow.”
“The prevailing dry weather conditions over the island is expected to change from 02 April.”
“Even last season we applied below recommended levels. This year, the gap will be worse.”
“The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to 'Caution level' at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district.”
“Permits would be issued to import up to 1,040 tonnes of rice per importer.”
“Approval has been granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 27-06-2012 to provide cultivable agricultural lands from the lower Uma Oya valley to 276 farming families.”
“179 bags of 50kg urea fertiliser, with tampered price labels and altered details, were discovered at the site.”
“The Irrigation Department has urged the general public to use water sparingly amid the prevailing dry weather conditions in the country.”
“Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue.”
“a stock of urea fertilizer was allegedly being tampered with for illegal sale, after the marked prices were removed and product information was fraudulently altered”
“The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for these import permits as a measure to alleviate the current shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice in the country.”
“We can view their departure forms online, and based on that data, the Port Statutory Corporation issues the necessary fuel.”
“A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district.”