Key challenges affecting Sri Lanka’s paddy sector were highlighted during discussions between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and IRRI Director General Yvonne Pinto at the International Rice Research Institute headquarters in the Philippines on March 11.
The Prime Minister pointed to issues such as productivity constraints, climate-related impacts, and the need to support farmers through improved agricultural practices and technological innovations.
She stressed the importance of adopting science-based solutions to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s rice cultivation sector.
