The Minister of Co-operatives & Internal Trade Johnston Fernando pointed out that the Government has embarked on a programme of purchasing a kilogram of big onions at a guaranteed price of 90 rupees granting a value to the produce of the cultivators under the programme of protecting the local farmers.
He said hat the Ministry is making big onion purchases from Dambulla, through the CWE and a kilo is being purchased from cultivators at 90 rupees. The Minister pointed out that certain political parties are instigating the farmers to stage protests with the aim of achieving political mileage. But the Minister emphasized that it is those who are steering these demonstrations that face resentment following the difficulties experienced by the people. (ST/KH)
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