“The presidential directive will not be achieved by using agronomists and professionals who are trained and practiced in only using chemical fertilisers and pesticides. In his presentation, he said organic agriculture is described as a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people. “That is how and why organic agriculture helps move towards sustainability without losing any crop. Chemical fertilisers actually create more pests.”She noted that studies have been conducted on the correlation between chemical fertilisers and pests, and she claimed that the reduction of the genetic base from which new varieties are developed also contributes to pests’ vulnerability. Then in the middle of the last Century, Sri Lanka adapted the Green Revolution in favour of high-yielding farms.

Source: The Nation June 10, 2021 18:00 UTC