Fertilizer subsidies for farmers cultivating for Yala Season

March 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide fertilizer subsidies for farmers cultivating paddy lands for the 2025 Yala Season. 

The proposal has been presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation.

Accordingly, Rs. 25,000 will be provided per hectare, up to 2 hectares, for paddy cultivation.

A sum of Rs. 15,000 per hectare, up to 2 hectares, will be provided for other field crops cultivated in paddy lands. (Newswire)