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Fertilizer transport charges for Yala Season hiked; Farmers ... - Adaderana
Farmers have raised concerns over a sharp increase in transport charges for the transportation of fertilizer for the Yala season. They claim that the fee previously levied at Rs. 50 has now been increased to Rs. 300. The charge applies to transporting fertilizer from Colombo to Agrarian Services Centers across the country. Additionally, reports indicate that Rs. 9,550 is currently being levied per fertilizer bag at these centers. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Nimal Karunaratne has stated that sufficient fertilizer supplies cannot be provided at present. His remarks come despite the Department of Agriculture recommending that 90 kg of urea fertilizer per acre is required for paddy cultivation. Farmers, however, allege that the required quantity of fertilizer has not been properly distributed. The issue has been reported across several districts including Ampara, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, where paddy cultivation for the Yala season has been underway for about a month.
Fertilizer Shortage: Namal Says Stocks Limited -
Fertilizer shortage concerns grow as Namal Karunaratne says limited government stocks cannot meet the full demand from farmers. Fertilizer shortage concerns have deepened after Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne said the government cannot provide the full quantity demanded by farmers. Karunaratne stated that the government is unable to supply fertilizer according to the exact demand of farmers because available fertilizer stocks are limited. Follow The Morning Telegraph WhatsApp Channel Get breaking updates, instant alerts, and exclusives. Join Now He further said that some fertilizer remains in government warehouses and that steps are being taken to distribute all available stocks to farmers at regulated prices. The Deputy Minister pointed out that the government is working to use existing fertilizer stocks in a controlled manner to support farmers during the current situation. However, questions remain over whether the available stocks will be enough to meet cultivation needs across the country. Karunaratne emphasized that due to limited stocks, it is difficult to provide fertilizer in the exact quantities demanded by farmers. What happens next could be critical, as fertilizer availability may directly affect farmers, cultivation plans, and agricultural production in the coming season. Post navigation
Low rainfall, fertilizer shortage, and high fuel prices could put the ...
Low rainfall, a shortage of chemical fertilizers and high fuel prices could further affect the country's weak economy. This is a major headache for the government, which is aiming to achieve an annual growth of 7 percent and double per capita income.
Government to Issue Fertilizer Quotas at Fair Prices - Newsfirst
The Minister added that additional stocks of urea fertilizer have also been ordered. The total amount of urea fertilizer required for paddy cultivation in the Yala season is 80,000 tons.
