Many farmer organizations are accusing the government of not paying enough for paddy.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Namal Kara Narathna ate paddy when he was in the opposition, and today he is challenged to come and discuss the problems of farmers, and if he does, he will be fed straw, said Sunil Rajapaksa, chairman of the Anuradhapura Farmers’ Association.
He expressed these views while addressing a media conference in Anuradhapura.