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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the decision taken by Sri Lanka to ban imports of artificial fertilizers and agrochemicals will pave the way for a greener economy and a healthier society, whilst supporting the aspirations of the State in terms of food security in the long term.

He said the ban enabled a long-needed national transition to a healthier and more ecologically sound system of organic agriculture.

‘We are aware that there will be teething problems during this transition. These include constraints in domestic production and supply of organic alternatives, as well as adverse public perceptions arising from the ban’, the President added.

‘However, as leaders, it is our responsibility to take decisive action despite the challenges we will face. If we hesitate to make decisions, essential initiatives such as this will always remain confined to the realm of discussion’, the President said.

The President made these remarks addressing the Agroecology Event at the 48th Session of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security, yesterday (04) via video technology.
 
He also emphasized that if we are to preserve the health of our planet and ensure human health and sustainability, Governments the world over must not hesitate to adopt bold policies.

‘Such policies should support ecological conservation, help combat the loss of biodiversity, and enable people to achieve their economic aspirations in more sustainable ways,’ he said.  

‘Climate change is one of the most serious issues humanity faces. Mitigating its impact requires urgent collective action from all countries’, the President further said.  

The President expressed confidence that Sri Lanka’s this initiative will inspire other Governments to take similarly bold action for the betterment of their citizens.


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  • Cugan Saturday, 05 June 2021 02:54 PM

    In the olden days they haven't used the chemicals,and done it sufficiently so why can't we do the same methods,the success stories from Isha agro movement converting so many farmers from chemical to natural farming ,how important the birds spices help farmers,but if you put the chemicals on the plant and soil you break the cycles,old watch it on YouTube and advice and help the farmers

    Nadi Karunaratne Saturday, 05 June 2021 02:56 PM

    Focus on the pestilence, the collapsing economy and the unfolding environmental catastrophe. These are the people's priorities. The last thing we want now is food shortages. A successful leader has a nose for what is essential and what is merely desirable.

    Mohan Saturday, 05 June 2021 03:06 PM

    The alternatives should have been ready when the ban was imposed.

    Siribiris Saturday, 05 June 2021 03:15 PM

    Making decisions without taking the repercussions . From the day came to power doing this .


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