The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal tabled by the Minister of Agriculture to commence the fertilizer procurement process to supply local carbonic fertilizer to the farmers for the Yala season 2022.
The Government said the process will be commenced after considering the recommendations on the Eco-Friendly Fertilizer prepared for local cultivation by the Director-General of Agriculture.
The Eco Friendly local fertilizer supplied by the local manufacturers for the Yala season 2022 will be purchased according to the prescribed standard.
It will be purchased utilizing the allocated grants for fertilizer subsidies Programme for 2022 provided by the two Government fertilizer companies. (NewsWire)