The government says consent has not been granted to import chemical fertiliser for local agriculture purposes.
The government said the policy decision by the President to use only organic fertiliser will remain unchanged at present and in future.
The Presidential Secretariat issuing a statement said the Import and Export Control Regulations issued by the Minister of Finance on the 30th of July, only grants a special license system for the importation of specific fertilisers.
The statement added only organic fertiliser approved in accordance with International Organic Fertiliser Standards can be used for agriculture purposes.
