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Farmers say no objection to President's decision to ban chemical fertilizers

18 May 2021

Secretary of the Badulla District Agrarian Federation Upali Rajapaksa states that the farmers have no objection to the President's decision to ban the import of chemical fertilizers. President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa recently took steps to ban the import of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides for cultivation. However, the limited use of chemical fertilizers in the country has also been permitted for this season. However, the farmers allege that the businessmen are selling the fertilizer required for cultivation at a higher price. The farming community also requests the government to take formal steps to provide fertilizer stocks hidden by businessmen to farmers for this season. Meanwhile, a statement issued by the United National Organizations points out that the decision taken by the President to stop the import of chemical fertilizers was a courageous and political decision. The Coalition of National Organizations also points out that such drastic changes are needed to re-emerge as a nation, especially in the event of the Covid pandemic.


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