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Doing what’s right is a challenge:President tells Agrarian Service officers

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa  has emphasised that doing what's right is a grave challenge and added that despite the magnitude of a challenge, the desired goals can be achieved by moving forward together.

The President made these remarks at a discussion held with Agrarian Service Officers via video technology, today (21), Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

The President pointed out that the desired objectives could be achieved by resolving the difficulties faced by the farmers and it is very important to meet the farmers and explain the accurate facts. 

The main objective of the government is to create an environment where the farmers can earn a better income while protecting the environment and public health. The President stated that the goal of the green agriculture is to benefit not just one or two seasons, but provide benefits for generations.

The President pointed out that it is the responsibility of the officials to identify the major problems faced by the farmers and to make the government aware of them and it would then be possible to seek expert assistance in resolving these issues.

The President also stressed to the officials that he would never ask anyone to do anything wrong.

The introduction of green agriculture could not lead to reduction in the cultivated lands. The President also said that it is the responsibility of all on behalf of the country to encourage farmers to move forward with the use of organic fertilizer.

The government took steps to import liquid nitrogen enriched with nitrogen nutrients in order to provide the world's most recognised eco-friendly fertiliser to the farmers. Leaves can directly absorb the nitrogen compounds in these liquid fertilisers that have been produced using nanotechnology. The President said that the government will provide the liquid nitrogen to all farmers in the future.

The Agrarian Service Officers said that there was an undue fear among the farmers about a reduction in the yield and that these fears and hesitation among the farmers could be alleviated by handing over the fertiliser in a timely manner and by raising awareness. They also requested the President to expand the facilities required for testing the quality and standard of organic fertilisers produced by the farmers since the available facilities are inadequate.

The government is now releasing the incentives and preliminary payments to the farmers. The officials said plans are afoot to procure the raw material required for organic fertiliser production for the upcoming seasons. 


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  • Right_is_a_challange Thursday, 21 October 2021 09:49 PM

    Totally agree. Once corruption, stealing and killing becomes a habit, way of life, tradition and culture then doing what's right becomes a big challenge.

    Sad Thursday, 21 October 2021 10:55 PM

    You are quite right. We keep on hearing so many preaching from you on various projects but practically nothing in action has taken place.

    cheers Friday, 22 October 2021 01:45 AM

    people have given you a mandate to do the right thing and challenges and obstacles will be there but do the right thing and take the country forward as you have done a tremendous job with the worst hit pandemic where even big world giants have come down to their knees. your leadership is vital for SL

    Full aathal Friday, 22 October 2021 01:46 AM

    Let's join hands with our honourable president He is trying his best to do many good things to the country We have to give him time without bringing in a new president every 5 years Let's salute him and wish him Best of luck in all his endeavors.

    Below Par Performance Friday, 22 October 2021 02:00 AM

    Doing what's wrong seems to come naturally to you though....

    Saman Suranga Friday, 22 October 2021 05:23 AM

    Can pardoning, releasing and giving a high government post to a convicted murderer is doing things right? Am I missing something here? You have lost all credibility Mr President no one belives you and you are worse than the worst Sri Lankan politicians!

    Chandrapala Friday, 22 October 2021 06:22 AM

    He is speaking about environment while destroying environment for the purpose of earning Dollars.

    Medamulana Francisco Friday, 22 October 2021 06:38 AM

    Not knowing what is WRIGHT is a Disaster ,

    Lion Friday, 22 October 2021 07:00 AM

    The way you have behaved so far amply demonstrates that you can’t identify what is wrong and what is correct.So country will fall in to a bottomless pit very soon.

    Sunil Friday, 22 October 2021 07:04 AM

    Of course it is. Working with these ministers and mps who do not have an iota of intelligence and are also corrupt and arrogant to the core is a daunting challenge indeed. One which is almost impossible to overcome. Incidentally, they do not seem interested in being re-elected.

    Rohitha Perera Friday, 22 October 2021 07:51 AM

    You have done anything right as yet so far

    Era Friday, 22 October 2021 11:34 AM

    When it is a norm to stealing, murder, injustice it is indeed a challenge.


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