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Dec 05, Colombo: As it was reported that the fall armyworm caterpillars is spreading
and damaging maize crops in several areas of Anuradhapura district, the Minister of
Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera made a visit to inspect the maize crops in several
areas of the district.
Along with a group of agriculture officials and agricultural development officials, the
minister and officials observed some maize fields cultivated in the villages of
Anuradhapura, Seeppukulam and Viruppankulam.
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said the import of maize has been completely suspended
and the necessary work arrangements have been made to produce the maize needed in
the country.
The Minister further stated that steps will be taken to provide necessary concessions to
the farmers for maize cultivation.
Maize crops in Mihintale, Kahatagasdigiliya, Horowpothana, Galenbidunuwewa, Tirappane
and Gambirigaswewa areas have been severely damaged by the fall armyworm
caterpillar.
Observing the damage, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera instructed the officials to take
immediate measures to control the spread of the caterpillar.
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