Maha Season Cultivation Plans To Be Reviewed Over El Niño Concerns

COLOMBO (News 1st): Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, D. P. Wickremasinghe says that, discussions will be held on the 8th of September regarding the commencement of the Maha cultivation season, considering the potential impact of El Niño conditions.

He made these remarks while addressing a press conference held in Colombo yesterday.

The Secretary said a final decision on the cultivation activities for the season will be taken at a discussion to be held on the 18th of September with the participation of all relevant stakeholders.