The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kurunegala· 22 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Cashew Corporation - Establishment, Objectives and Operations

Agriculture

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The Member stated that seasonal demand for kernels in Kuliyapitiya exceeds 300,000 kilograms and that off-season price increases create difficulties for local producers. He asked whether the Ministry could introduce a mechanism allowing small producers or cooperatives to import limited quantities, preferably quality kernels from Tanzania, to maintain operations.

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¶ 01 In my electorate (Kuliyapitiya), demand per season exceeds 300,000 kg of kernels. During off-season, prices rise, creating hardships. Could the Ministry establish a mechanism to allow small producers or co-operatives to import limited quantities—preferably quality kernels from Tanzania—so they can sustain operations?

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 22 January 2026 ·No. 23203 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 January 2026. No. 23203. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/22432