Anunayake Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter, Ven. Wedaruwe Upali thero says that the decision taken by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to switch to non-toxic organic fertilizer cultivation is especially appreciated by Maha Sangha community.
He says that the cultivation of non-toxic organic manure improves the environment, fertilizes the soil and purifies the water.
“In order to cure people with a non-toxic diet, the program to use organic fertilizer instead of chemical fertilizer should be started by someone somewhere. The President has taken up the challenge and commenced work. The use of organic fertilizers can sometimes make it difficult to find immediate solutions. On the other hand, such good work may be disrupted by some groups of people. You have to be careful about that. However, a huge revolution has to be made to set a time frame and direct the people to use organic instead of chemical, ”said Ven. Upali thero.
“In this, officials and researchers must work together with the same purpose and commitment. At the same time, farmers have to go for a systematic program that does not cause inconvenience. As monks, our wish is to see this earth heal without poison, ”said Ven. Wedaruwe Upali Thero, Anunayaka of the Asgiriya Chapter.
