--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20211021-the-state-of-sri-lanka-sticks-to-their-plans/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # The state of Sri Lanka sticks to their plans Publication Date: 2021-10-21T15:00:15-04:00 Last Updated: 2021-10-20T11:53:58-04:00 Author: Dmitry Savinsky (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/dsavinsky/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![The state of Sri Lanka sticks to their plans](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sri-lanka-gba4cd3528_1920.jpg) The ban on the import of mineral fertilizers remains in force. The Ministry of Agriculture of Sri Lanka announced the import of 30 thousand tons of organic fertilizers. They have already been sent to distribution centers of the country and then will be provided to farmers. A few months ago, the government of Sri Lanka banned the import of mineral fertilizers, thereby encouraging farmers to switch to organic farming. However, farmers organized massive protests since they became worried about the possible decline in yields of tea, rice, and vegetables. The imported organic fertilizers from China contain E. coli bacteria which is dangerous to human health. Nevertheless, the authorities of Sri Lanka do not make concessions to farmers and are heading for the import of organic fertilizers. Tags: [agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agriculture/), [mineral fertilizers](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/mineral-fertilizers/), [organic fertilizer](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/organic-fertilizer/), [Sri Lanka](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/shri-lanka/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.