Sri Lanka's sudden ban on chemical fertilizers in 2021 destroyed the livelihood of thousands of farmers. Paddy cultivators recount how the overnight shift to organic farming affected their income. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary: How organic farming ruined Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has back-tracked on its organic farming move after removing the ban on the use and import of chemical fertilizers. This comes after months of protests by farmers and a surge in food prices in the country.

Sri Lanka abandons 'Go Green' move, lifts ban on use and import of chemical fertilizers

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