Govt. permits planting coconut in uncultivated paddy lands: Amaraweera

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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The Cabinet grants permission for coconut cultivation on all paddy lands that cannot be cultivated, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

As there is a shortage of coconut saplings in the country at present, a circular will be issued soon to allow each Divisional Secretariat to start coconut nurseries at a cost of Rs. 500,000.

He said the Finance Minister has requested all ministries to extend support to carry out this project under the Plantations Ministry. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Man Friday, 17 December 2021 11:48 AM

Fertilizer issue solved. What a vistas of prosperity of Rajapakshas', never in the world.

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Waco Friday, 17 December 2021 11:51 AM

Those areas are not suitable for coconut cultivation. Solid I’d clay type, hence not the ideal for coconut cultivation. You may be able to grow low-country vegetables. Ist find out why they were not cultivated with paddy?

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Jude Friday, 17 December 2021 11:54 AM

Build a cricket stadium, better idea!??

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Dhaya Friday, 17 December 2021 12:54 PM

What a mess, no future plannings. Already we are importing rice and now plant coconut on paddy lands and we spend more foreign exchange to import rice.

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Sad Friday, 17 December 2021 01:02 PM

Jude Yes as this govt is playing pandu with everything.

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N SENA Saturday, 18 December 2021 12:28 AM

GOVT TAKE HASTY DECISION WITHOUT DOING A PROPER STUDY, AND FINALLY ENDING IN A BIG MESS

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Zaky Deen Saturday, 18 December 2021 07:11 AM

Jude, or a couple of racing tracks courtesy of Namal Baby!!!

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