Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K. D. Lal Kantha, has confirmed that there will be no shortage of fertilizer for any crops during the ongoing Yala season.

He made these remarks while addressing the media following a special discussion on the fertilizer sector held yesterday at the National Agriculture Information and Communication Centre in Gannoruwa.

The Minister stated that sufficient fertilizer stocks required for the Yala season are currently available in the country and are being distributed through Agrarian Service Centres.

He further noted that the Government has decided to resume private-sector fertilizer distribution as usual, following its temporary suspension at the Government's r...