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Posted on May 24th, 2021
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Colombo, May 24 (The Island): The Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association (SAEC), which is the professional body representing the agricultural economists of Sri Lanka, has written to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa express concerns over the ban on the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
The letter in full: The Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association (SAEC), is the professional body representing the agricultural economists of Sri Lanka. Our membership endorses the government’s decision to adopt a Green Socio-Economic Model for development, as we firmly believe that such a strategy is vital for conserving the environment and improving human health. We agree that green approaches in crop cultivation contribute significantly towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Moreover, SAEA is of the view that most of the current farming systems in Sri Lanka are unsustainable.
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