Maize

The move comes amid concerns over tight maize supplies and the resulting impact on consumer prices for staple foods particularly ugali

The initiative is part of broader national strategies aiming to produce 874,337 tonnes of maize by 2029

Maize accounts for a significant portion of poultry feed, yet Sri Lanka’s local cultivation fulfils less than 50% of national demand

A key pillar of the plan is to address public skepticism by enhancing biosafety awareness among farmers, consumers, and stakeholders.

According to KBNS, the price hike is attributed to intensified competition for maize between human food processors and animal feed manufacturers.