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The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Gampaha· 6 August 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Agricultural Crop Export Producers and Regulatory Framework (Q.1/2025)

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Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation whether the Government recognizes farmers producing agricultural crops for export and what facilities are provided to support their exports. He sought details on the role of the Department of Export Agriculture and the specific assistance or access available through it for young entrepreneurs to export agricultural products without impediments.

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¶ 01 Question to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation – (1):

¶ 02 (a) Will he inform this House – (i) whether he is aware that there are farmers in Sri Lanka who produce agricultural crops targeting export; (ii) the facilities provided to them to export their produce; (iii) the role of the Department of Export Agriculture; and (iv) the facilities and access provided by that Department for young entrepreneurs to export their agricultural products without impediment or inconvenience?

¶ 03 (b) If not, why?

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Hansard, Wednesday, 6 August 2025 ·No. 1755159820030645 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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