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AGRO INDUSTRY – Compiled by Savithri Rodrigo Source:LMD B. R. L. Fernando addresses the main concerns surrounding food security Q: In terms of food security being a priority, how do you view Sri Lanka’s agro industry? A: Food security has always been a priority. Sri Lanka never suffered from famine although malnutrition remains an issue impinging on food security. The agro industry is in a nascent stage where value addition to agricultural production is minimal. For example, Sri Lanka exports about 50 percent of tea produce in bulk form and only the balance as tea bags.   ...