
Why Your Grocery Bill Feels High – The Everyday Mechanics Behind Food Prices in Sri Lanka
Grocery Bill or Food prices are not random. They reflect a stack of policy choices and costs: VAT and para-tariffs

Grocery Bill or Food prices are not random. They reflect a stack of policy choices and costs: VAT and para-tariffs

Why this matters Fertiliser policy shapes food prices, farmer incomes, the budget, and the environment. Sri Lanka has swung from

Sri Lanka’s identity has always been deeply tied to the land. From the terraced paddy fields of the hill country

Introduction Sri Lanka’s tea industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing a potential crisis with the proposed abolition of

After a four-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the Colombo Tea Auction has made a significant return to its

The introduction of stringent food labeling, advertising, and nutritional standards in Sri Lanka, effective 1 January 2025, has stirred up

Ensuring food security is one of the most critical challenges for any nation. To address this, Sri Lanka has introduced

Sri Lanka’s tea export industry has reached a significant milestone in the first nine months of 2024, with the export

The tea industry, a vital part of Sri Lanka’s economy, has been performing remarkably well under the current government, and

Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector has long been the backbone of the nation’s economy, sustaining millions of livelihoods and ensuring food