Sri Lanka Buys 68,149 MT of Paddy in Major Yala Season Operation

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has announced the completion of its paddy purchasing programme for the 2026 Yala cultivation season, marking the end of a large-scale procurement drive aimed at supporting paddy farmers across the country. According to the PMB, a total of more than 68,149 metric tonnes of paddy were purchased since the programme commenced on July 13.