The Government has announced the guaranteed prices at which it will purchase paddy from farmers during the 2026 Yala cultivation season, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe said.
Under the programme, the Government will purchase:
- Nadu paddy at Rs. 120 per kilogram
- Samba paddy at Rs. 130 per kilogram
- Keeri Samba paddy at Rs. 140 per kilogram
The Minister also said the Government has launched a programme to accelerate the release of existing rice stocks to the market in order to ensure an adequate supply for consumers.