Colombo (LNW): Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has announced a reduction in the price of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertiliser, commonly known as ‘Bandi Pohora,‘ to Rs. 9,000 for the ongoing ‘Maha’ harvest season.
The Minister made this revelation earlier this morning (26) in Embilipitiya, while disbursing compensation to farmers whose crops suffered due to arid weather conditions earlier this year.
The Minister revealed that the Cabinet has approved his proposal to lower the price of MOP fertiliser, previously sold at Rs. 19,000, to the new rate of Rs. 9,000.
The price slash applies to both state-owned fertiliser suppliers.
