Farmers using organic fertilizer to get Rs. 18000 subsidy for hectare
The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to provide a fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 18,000 per hectare for the farmers using…
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Government has solved many problems of the farming community – President
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena says that regardless of whatever allegations made by the political opponents, this era can be…
Scientists, scholars ask Sri Lankan President to remove glyphosate ban
A group of scientists and scholars in a letter has requested President Maithripala Sirisena to immediately lift the ban on…
President instructs to provide assistance to drought hit farmers in Puttalam district
President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to commence a project to cultivate 600 acres of maize in order to provide…
All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation commends government’s decision to provide fertilizer instead of money
The All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation yesterday commended the decision taken by the government to terminate the subsidy provided for the…
Growing anxiety over delayed fertiliser shipment
A shipment of fertiliser, which was due to arrive in the country has been delayed by a couple of days,…
President orders release of Rs. 2.5 billion for farmers
President Maithripala Sirisena says Rs. 2.5 billion has been released from the state fund to provide the country’s farmers with…
Farmers speak out as fears grow over fertiliser shortage
Does the enthusiasm that authorities have for projects which provide an opportunity to earn commissions and bleed money from the…
Sri Lanka PM reveals plans of a new mechanism to overcome impact of climate changes on national economy
The Sri Lankan government is taking steps to create a mechanism to overcome the impacts unfavorable climatic changes on the…
Distressed farmers urge authorities to focus on ‘real issues’
Farmers are struggling due to the lack of fertiliser in country. Farmers in several areas have stated that they cannot…