Prof. Nilantha Liyanage of the University of Ruhuna alleges that the principal reason for the creation of a food crisis in the country is the government’s arbitrary decision on the advise of unqualified individuals.
Addressing a media briefing in Kandy, he said government authorities must ensure that such advice is not followed in the future.
Prof. Nilantha said various individuals who were not involved in the field gave advice on topics that they were not qualified to advice upon.
Prof. Liyanage said authorities took decisions based on proposals provided by individuals that had no scientific basis that led to the creation of a food crisis.
