Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratne, stated that the government has decided to provide an additional fertilizer subsidy to small-scale tea plantation owners.

He noted that the necessary funds for the initiative have already been allocated by the Treasury.

Minister Vidyaratne further stated that although there is currently no shortage of fertilizer in the country, fertilizer prices may increase in the future.

Elaborating further, the Minister stated, "Given the current global situation, fertilizer prices have increased, while shipping costs and maritime insurance premiums have also risen. As a result, the cost of imported fertilizer is expected to continue increasing. Despite the...