Due to the severe economic crisis, the farming community in Sri Lanka has also been unable to engage in farming.
Farmers allege that due to the increase in fertilizer prices as well as the shortage of fuel, it has become impossible for them to carry on their business.
The Uva Paranagama Farmers’ Union stated at a press conference that the government would not interfere in any way to solve their problems.
Secretary of the Uva Paranagama Farmers’ Union SM Karunaratne and its convener WM Gunawardena stated at a media briefing that the price of a bag of chemical fertilizer has risen to Rs. 17,000.