Maithri promises a better future for farmers under a future government under his leadership

In what appeared to be an indication of his plan for re-election, former President Maithripala Sirisena said he would not leave room for the present plight of farmers to befall them again under a future government led by him.

He said he would train farmers for organic agriculture in measured steps. Even in Australia, only 50 per cent of agriculture is based on organic farming,” he said