Reserves of rice will run out by September and farmers are still waiting in particular for urea distribution from the government, while private imports are being sold at exorbitant prices. Farmers who have yet to get chemical fertiliser or fuel from the government, will be cultivating fewer hectares during the Yala season. Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera told the Sunday Times that after negotiations with India, supplies are expected, but he could not immediately confirm a date. He is confident stocks will arrive. On Tuesday he appealed to Sri Lankans to grow alternative…
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