There is no accurate data in the country on the amount of rice required for human consumption and animal consumption, says Minister of Trade and Cooperatives Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe.
He stated that the situation is the same regarding the amount of rice required for animals.
He said that hens need a certain amount of rice and if they are fed only rice, the yolks will turn white, and said that the government should establish an accurate database in this regard.
Therefore, he said that all these issues should be considered while working on the country’s food security. He expressed these views while addressing Parliament.