Rs. 40,000Mn allocated for farmer compensation

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Agriculture, Mahindananda Aluthgamage states that the Cabinet has decided to allocate Rs. 40,000 million as compensation for farmers for crops damaged during the 2020 Maha Season.

Moreover, the Minister stated that 1 kilogram of paddy will be purchased by the Paddy Marketing Board for Rs. 75/-.

Previously, the Minister stated that only farmers who have not obtained a positive yield out of using organic fertilizer will be granted the concession for losses experienced.