The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka on behalf of the Hon. B. Ariyawansha

22 May 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Tabled (Q.7-9, and Agricultural questions)

Agriculture

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A question was raised to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation seeking data on the extent of land under Garcinia (Goraka) cultivation in Sri Lanka. It also asked whether the Minister acknowledges that cultivators are adversely affected by frequent price fluctuations, and if so, what measures will be taken to address the issue.

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¶ 01 Question to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation:

¶ 02 (a) Will he inform this House - (i) the extent of land under Garcinia (Goraka) cultivation in Sri Lanka; (ii) whether he admits that cultivators are adversely affected by frequent price fluctuations; and (iii) if so, the measures to resolve those issues?

¶ 03 (b) If not, why?

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 22 May 2026 ·No. 23666 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka on behalf of the Hon. B. Ariyawansha. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 May 2026. No. 23666. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/16924