Farmers to receive increased fertilizer subsidy from today

Farmers to receive increased fertilizer subsidy from today

October 14, 2024   01:10 pm

The distribution of the fertilizer subsidy will commence today (14), says Minister Vijitha Herath.

During the first phase of the programme, farmers will receive Rs. 15,000, followed by Rs. 10,000 in the second phase.

The minister said that the distribution of fertilizer subsidy will begin in Ampara District and will subsequently be expanded to farmers in Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and Mahaweli Zone.

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