Government announces paddy purchasing prices (Video)
Posted on February 5th, 2025

Courtesy Hiru News

The government has officially announced the certified prices at which the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) will purchase paddy from farmers. The announcement was made at a special media briefing today (05) by Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha and Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne.

Accordingly, the revised procurement rates are:
Nadu paddy at Rs. 120 per kilogram
Samba paddy at Rs. 125 per kilogram
Keeri Samba paddy at Rs. 132 per kilogram
The Minister stated that only dry paddy will be purchased, emphasizing that the decision aims to ensure fair prices for farmers while maintaining market stability. The PMB is set to begin purchases at these rates immediately.

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