CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sri Lankan government rejected an order for organic fertilizer from a Chinese company Qingdao Seawin Biotec Group Co Ltd on the issue of the presence of harmful bacteria but Beijing build its pressure on Colombo to continue with its organic fertilizer project.

Detailed explanation-2: -Much of that waste comes from synthetic fertilizer, so activists applauded when Sri Lanka’s government decided to become the first country to really take their advice. Sri Lanka banned all synthetic fertilizers.

Detailed explanation-3: -China’s Fertilizer Export Restrictions In July, it ordered major Chinese fertilizer companies to stop exporting “to ensure the supply of the domestic chemical fertilizer market.” In October, as prices continued to rise, Chinese customs mandated dubious additional inspections .

Detailed explanation-4: -Sri Lankan scientists warned that China’s organic fertilizer would be an agricultural disaster as the samples were found to be infected with Erwinia. This notorious plant pathogen causes severe post-harvest losses in crops.