The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) delivered another critical shipment of 36,000 MT of fertilizer to support over 1 million paddy farmers across Sri Lanka. Nearly 30% of Sri Lankans are facing moderate to severe food insecurity. Fertilizer is key to helping farmers grow enough to feed their communities.
Over 36,000MT of TSP fertilizer arrived in port in time for the Yala season thanks to support from USAID and FAO. The donation will help 1mn+ paddy farmers w rice production & is a sign of the US’s ongoing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka.