Sri Lanka to Ban the Use of Maize for Production of Alcohol & Ethanol
(Lanka Business Online) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa directed the subject Minister and the officials to intervene to stop the irregularities perpetrated in purchase of crops including turmeric and maize from farmers.
Local farmers have successfully expanded the cultivation of turmeric and maize. Harvesting in the next season is nearing. President emphasized that farmers should receive a fair price for their produce. The Government should intervene to stop irregularities that take place in the stockpiling by traders, President pointed out.
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The Commissioner of Excise was directed to issue a gazette notification banning the use of maize for the production of alcohol and ethanol. READ MORE