Factors affecting to fluctuation of paddy price in Polonnaruwa district in Sri Lanka

A quantitative research approach was adopted, guided by the positivist philosophy and employing a deductive methodology. The data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire using a sample comprised 250 paddy farmers from the Polonnaruwa District. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS Version 24, utilizing various statistical tools including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. The findings revealed that the independent variables had a statistically significant impact on paddy price fluctuation. Furthermore, correlation analysis confirmed strong relationships between all independent variables and the dependent variable. The study concludes by offering practical recommendations aimed at enhancing paddy production in terms of quality, quantity, and harvested area. It also suggests improvements in government policy measures such as price regulation, better storage infrastructure, and fixed pricing mechanisms for paddy trading.