Lanka Sathosa Clarifies Big Onion Procurement Policy 🧅

• State-run retailer Lanka Sathosa launched a program to purchase big onions directly from farmers to ease sales difficulties and stabilize supply. • The procurement included 17 conditions, one of which specified a size range of 35mm to 65mm in diameter (approx. eight bulbs per kg). • Following concerns from some farmers that their harvest did not meet these standards, Lanka Sathosa has issued a clarification. • Officials assured that no consignments have been rejected solely based on the size of the onions. • The buying process prioritises visual inspection over precise measurements, ensuring farmers' produce is accepted even if it does not perfectly conform to the stipulated size range. This supports local agriculture producers.