Agriculture

The impact of the global food and financial crises on Sri Lanka's agricultural sector

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of and Sri Lankan policy responses to the global food and financial crises with special emphasis on the country's agricultural sector.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2011
Jeevika Weerahewa, Sarath S. Kodithuwakku
South Asian Journal
79-107
Tags:
Agriculture, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Food Prices, Rice, Food Security, Food Supply, Food Policy, Economy, Trade, Exports, Imports, Statistics
Agriculture

The fertilizer subsidy program in Sri Lanka

Rice is not only the staple food of Sri Lanka, but also a part and parcel of the rural livelihood of the country. The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a number of policies and programs to increase paddy production since independence.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2010
Jeevika Weerahewa, Sarath S. Kodithuwakku, Anoma Ariyawardana
Cornell University
Tags:
Chemical Fertilisers, Agriculture, Sri Lanka, Subsidies