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Sri Lanka's state minister said mechanically harvested paddy from combine harvesters often has moisture near 22%, against the 14% basis for the guaranteed price, so millers are refusing to pay the guaranteed price. The government plans pilot dryers and is considering a range of prices based on moisture content.
Local quality and pricing friction affects Sri Lankan paddy and rice availability, a small regional driver with limited global price impact.
economynext.comTuesdayJul 30, 2019After 100 past neutral policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -2.6% to +2.3%), and +0.7% over 20.
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