Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said the Ministry is taking appropriate measures to control a number of plant diseases spreading in several paddy cultivation districts.
He said the Government will provide the necessary financial allocations for this purpose.
Minister Amaraweera instructed the Department of Agriculture on Monday to take the necessary measures to control the spread of diseases such as yellow spot disease, insect infestation and roundworm disease which are currently spreading in several districts.
The Minister of Agriculture expressed these views while participating in a Progress Review Meeting held at the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday. The Department of Agriculture has sent teams of special officers to each district.
The Secretary also said that they have started a programme to inform the farmers about the measures to be taken for disease control and the recommended insecticides.
The Minister also proposed to hold an discussion within this week with all parties to control the spread of these diseases.
Minister Amaraweera also said that the Government will provide the required funds to bring the situation under control.
The Minister also said the Government’s aim is to succeed in preventing food and nutritional deficiencies this year based on the success of rice and maize cultivation.
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