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Plastic crates rule was not revenge: Agri Minister
Jan 27, 201203:41 PM
Transportation of vegetables and fruits in plastic crates was not made mandatory to extract revenge on anyone, says Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. He stated that the purpose of the rule was to protect both the farmer and the consumer.
Speaking during a function at Hadabima Authority in Peradeniya today (Jan 27) the Minister stated that the move was introduced by the government due to consumers receiving “wasted” vegetables and fruits after the intermediary in the trade obtains a high profit.
