Fertilizer distribution authorization to the private sector as well

The government has taken steps to further expand the urea fertilizer distribution network across the island and to allow private sector organizations to intervene in this process, with the aim of making it more efficient and streamlined. According to the Director General of Agriculture, Dr. Thushara Wickramarathne, with the implementation of this new method, the current fertilizer distribution problems will be completely resolved within the next week.

Therefore, he also requests the public not to create unnecessary fear that there is an artificial fertilizer shortage in the market.

Agricultural authorities confirm that sufficient stocks of urea fertilizer are already stored across the country for agricultural activities. In addition to meeting the needs of the current Yala season, the government has already finalized a specific and systematic plan for importing fertilizer without any delay for the upcoming Maha season. Accordingly, farmers have been further informed not to place any trust in baseless false statements and rumors spread across society by various groups regarding fertilizer distribution.