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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the decision to start using organic fertilizer was taken towards endowing a healthy future generation to the country.
The “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” policy framework stated that the whole agricultural sector of the country should be transformed to use organic fertilizers entirely.
“It is the responsibility of the government to act in accordance with the pledges made to the people. Previous governments have tried to popularize the use of organic fertilizers but have not been able to sustain the practice,” the President said.
”This is a challenging task; a difficult one, but it should be done on behalf of the country after identifying the correct strategy,” he added.
The President expressed these views at a meeting held with the members of the ‘Presidential Task Force on Creating a Green Sri Lanka with Sustainable Solutions to Climate Change at the Presidential Secretariat Tuesday(11).
The President said that the government is ready to buy paddy for a higher price than the
guaranteed price if there is any reduction in the yield due to the use of organic fertilizer.
Therefore, he said the farmers should not have any fear in the initiative. The President said that the government is ready to bear the cost to ensure that the consumers can purchase rice for existing prices.
The President further stated that the government is ready to provide the necessary facilities if the companies that imported chemical fertilizers start producing organic fertilizer.
Taking part in the discussion, President’s Special Representative and the Chair of the Task Force, Mr. Basil Rajapaksa said, “Some battles were lost in the mission to save the country from terrorism.
Finally, the country succeeded in defeating terrorism. Similarly, the government is ready to ensure the peoples’ right to a non-toxic meal by overcoming all the challenges.”
The experts in the field pointed out that the transformation of Sri Lanka's agriculture, which has been accustomed to the use of chemical fertilizers since the early sixties, to the use of organic fertilizers would be a special victory bestowed upon the people similar to saving the country from the war.
Premalal Perera Wednesday, 12 May 2021 06:48 PM
Sri Lanka suffered from over use of chemical fertiliser because it was given free. It is interesting how the current Administration sees only black and white. They lose sight of the grey. Either free fertiliser or no fertiliser. Farmers will get higher prices but how do you feed the nation with a greatly reduced crop? Pay them not to eat?
Mithula Wednesday, 12 May 2021 06:50 PM
You are wrong Nandasena! Without introducing proper alternative the only thing you are going to bring about is a huge feminine! You have destroyed the complete farming community. Is the same thing introduced in your country USA.
Sam Silva Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:07 PM
Sir point taken. However we have a burning issue at the moment. If you are not aware it's called covid virus that is spreading in high speed as you speak. Give your complete focus on this crisis.
Martin Milton Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:07 PM
HE is absolutely right. However the GoSL should have planned it better. Future generations will thank him for this most vital step. Sri Lanka should now reach more and more into her past ancient Agri methods if they are to survive...MM
Boru Raja Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:22 PM
Please Mr President Please be honest. Have an even playing field. Stop promoting family and friends to top jobs for which they are not qualified. Keep to the promises you made on election platforms. Take an example from your wide. Nothing is permanent, you will stop being a President one day.
Siribiris Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:22 PM
A leader must have a vision .
BE FAIR Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:24 PM
Great, admire you for that. But, 1st can we get the COVID situation sorted, so the Future Generation is secured
Beggars Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:56 PM
Before that the poor people will starve to death!!
Liberal One Wednesday, 12 May 2021 08:01 PM
This will be harder than the war. If we fail we will face a famine. If we succeed our country will have a completely different country brand. Our agriculture exports will go to a complete new level.
Mohamed Salman Wednesday, 12 May 2021 08:51 PM
Another failed decision
Peacemaker Thursday, 13 May 2021 01:28 PM
So the whole population, particularly those 6.9 million, going to starve to death
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