The editorial of Figaro Magazine: "The lesson of Colombo"

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Six months ago, the Sri Lankan government banned the use of chemicals in its agriculture, forcing the country's peasants (one third of the population) to convert to organic. A drastic measure, both ecological and economic: at foreign exchange rates following the collapse of tourism caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Colombo government thus hoped to reduce its trade deficit. But the result was not really what we expected: the price of rice and vegetables doubled, food distribution was rationed and tea exports collapsed, pushing the country further into crisis. Suddenly, the government announced a few days ago the return to normal production conditions. The first 100% organic country in the world will not have remained so for long.

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