President Gotabaya Rajapaksa tells officials to inquire into distribution and use of organic fertilizer during Maha Season & address shortcomings to prepare for Yala Season.
Green agriculture and non-toxic food production are the policy of the government. The President pointed out that the distribution, use and yield of organic fertilizer during the Maha season should be investigated and preparations for the Yala season should be made to avoid shortcomings.
34 state and private companies were given the opportunity to produce organic fertilizer. We need to look at the yield and success of organic fertilizers in each institution. It was decided to encourage companies that have made high progress and increase their production. The President also emphasized the need to impart technical knowledge to agricultural research officers to educate farmers in the coming seasons.