The Department of Agriculture states that steps have been taken to export traditional rice breeds to America, Europe and the Middle East.

The Department’s Director Training, R.S. Wijesekara stated that initially 500 to 1000 metric tonnes will be exported. He noted that it was the excess surplus of rice that would be exported in this manner.

• Rare honour for Sri Lanka; Dr. Pethiyagoda wins Linnean Medal for Zoology
• Sri Lanka Cricket to donate US$ 2 million to the country’s Health Sector
• Appointment mandatory for passport services
• 1,800+ arrested for May 9th violence – Police
• Thalangama OIC transferred