Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Farmers have warned the government that they will stage large-scale protest marches to Colombo if their legitimate demands are not addressed without delay.

The Galenbindunuwewa, Dutuwewa Paranagama Gamunu United Farmers' Organization states that farmers are currently facing severe hardships due to fertilizer shortages, high prices, and the sharp decline in paddy prices.

The organization's Presidnent, K. Hemarathne, noted that the unavailability of fertilizer in the market, along with the soaring prices of available stocks ranging from Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 18,500, has become unbearable for farmers engaged in cultivation.

In addition, farmers complain that paddy is currently being sold at very low prices of around Rs. 10...