Agriculture crisis taking Lanka towards major catastrophe, soil scientists’s body warns By Prof. W.A.U. On the other hand, our precious soil resource is in imminent danger due to unchecked imported organic fertiliser. It is noteworthy to mention that we conveyed our concerns on importing organic fertiliser to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa through a letter dated May 16, 2021. Such a strategy would have allowed identifying ground realities and setting realistic targets for organic agriculture. Moreover, judicious use of inorganic fertilisers by adopting integrated plant nutrient management practices is the expert recommendation on nutrient management for all crops.

Source: Sunday Times November 07, 2021 06:31 UTC