Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The National Agrarian Unity has alleged that the Government is incurring a loss of around US$ 250 million each agricultural season by purchasing fertiliser from Middle Eastern countries at higher prices, despite the availability of cheaper options elsewhere.

Speaking to a local media outlet, the organisation's President, Anuradha Tennakoon, stated that Sri Lanka could import urea from countries like Kazakhstan at much lower costs.

He said they have received reliable information indicating that Kazakhstan is prepared to supply fertiliser at approximately US$ 200-300 per metric tonne, while Sri Lanka is currently buying from countries such as Oman at prices ranging between US$ 500 and 800.

According to Tennakoon, this...