January 20, Colombo (LNW): Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries, Mahinda Amaraweera, has raised concerns about a potential shortage of vegetables in June, even if the current shortfall is expected to ease in the near future. The minister attributes the looming issue to the possibility of a drought later this year.
In response to this anticipated challenge, Minister Amaraweera has directed the Department of Agriculture to promptly initiate a suitable program to address and manage the potential shortage of vegetables. The proactive approach aims to mitigate the impact of the predicted drought on vegetable production, ensuring the availability of essential food items in the market.
