District Fertilizer Office

Vision

Ensure the preparation and usage of organic and chemical fertilizer in proper standard in order to increase the production and productivity of the crops cultivated in Sri Lanka.

Mission

Evaluate the fertilizer requirement under scientific recommendation via engage in relevant stakeholders as per the provisions of Fertilizer Regularization Act, Fertilizer importation and stock control, ensure the distribution and sales of standard quality fertilizer, improve the environmental friendly fertilizer usage while using organic and chemical fertilizer, operate fertilizer subsidy schemes with the objective of increasing income of farmer's community and take action to avoid irregularities in the fertilizer usage field.

Our Officers

Duty List

Duties as assigned to subject officers

#	Main Duties Assigned	Sub Duties Assigned	Subject Officer
01	To perform the duties of the Fertilizer Regulatory Act No. 68 of 1988 To ensure the quality of fertilizers To prepare and maintain an agricultural data system relevant to the district accurately and up-to-date. To report the current situation in the district at the end of the season and the stock situation in the district on a monthly basis. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, District Secretary / Government Agent.	Regulate the market of fertilizers with different nutrient ratios based on data from the National Fertilizer Secretariat, fertilizers prepared by individual companies and mixtures approved by the National Fertilizer Secretariat at its discretion as well as recommendations issued by crop research institutes, mixtures approved by the National Fertilizer Secretariat, mixtures approved by the company at its discretion as well as products imported with the approval of the National Fertilizer Secretariat. (Take steps to eliminate market interest in fertilizers other than those approved by the National Fertilizer Secretariat.)	W.M.Rohana Bandara Deputy Director
		To implement at the district level the powers granted by the Fertilizer Regulatory Act No. 68 of 1988.
		To act as the convener of the District Fertilizer Coordination Committee.
		To implement the decisions taken during the fertilizer advisory activities at the district level.
		To ensure that the farmers in their districts receive the required fertilizer for paddy and other crops in a timely manner.
		To maintain adequate stocks of recommended fertilizers for crops other than paddy in the fertilizer sales agents for the districts.
		To guide the relevant parties in the proper use of fertilizers for all agricultural crops including paddy cultivation.
		To ensure that the fertilizer requirement for all crop cultivations has been calculated correctly.
		To conduct field visits to prevent irregularities in the use of fertilizers required for the field. To resolve problematic situations in the field by collecting samples as per the instructions of the Director of the National Fertilizer Secretariat and sending them to the Head Office.
		To ensure the use of recommended fertilizers for each crop and to educate the relevant parties to prevent excessive use of fertilizers.
		To maintain a database of fertilizer stock levels in the district and to inform the Head Office of the stock levels in the warehouses at the end of each month through the introduced Google Sheet.
		To remove fertilizers arbitrarily manufactured and released into the market by companies other than those legally registered with the National Fertilizer Secretariat and to conduct field inspections when companies apply for licenses for production, import and blending.
02	To perform the duties of the Fertilizer Regulatory Act No. 68 of 1988 To ensure the quality of fertilizers To prepare and maintain an agricultural data system relevant to the district accurately and up-to-date. To report the current situation in the district at the end of the season and the stock situation in the district on a monthly basis. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, District Secretary / Government Agent.	Regulate the market of fertilizers with different nutrient ratios based on data from the National Fertilizer Secretariat, fertilizers prepared by individual companies and mixtures approved by the National Fertilizer Secretariat at its discretion as well as recommendations issued by crop research institutes, mixtures approved by the National Fertilizer Secretariat, mixtures approved by the company at its discretion as well as products imported with the approval of the National Fertilizer Secretariat. (Take steps to eliminate market interest in fertilizers other than those approved by the National Fertilizer Secretariat.)	E.B.Dissanayaka Deputy Director
		To implement at the district level the powers granted by the Fertilizer Regulatory Act No. 68 of 1988.
		To act as the convener of the District Fertilizer Coordination Committee.
		To implement the decisions taken during the fertilizer advisory activities at the district level.
		To ensure that the farmers in their districts receive the required fertilizer for paddy and other crops in a timely manner.
		To maintain adequate stocks of recommended fertilizers for crops other than paddy in the fertilizer sales agents for the districts.
		To guide the relevant parties in the proper use of fertilizers for all agricultural crops including paddy cultivation.
		To ensure that the fertilizer requirement for all crop cultivations has been calculated correctly.
		To conduct field visits to prevent irregularities in the use of fertilizers required for the field. To resolve problematic situations in the field by collecting samples as per the instructions of the Director of the National Fertilizer Secretariat and sending them to the Head Office.
		To ensure the use of recommended fertilizers for each crop and to educate the relevant parties to prevent excessive use of fertilizers.
		To maintain a database of fertilizer stock levels in the district and to inform the Head Office of the stock levels in the warehouses at the end of each month through the introduced Google Sheet.
		To remove fertilizers arbitrarily manufactured and released into the market by companies other than those legally registered with the National Fertilizer Secretariat and to conduct field inspections when companies apply for licenses for production, import and blending.
03		Maintaining files related to the Yala and Maha seasons.	D.B.R.D. Jayasuriya Development Officer
		Providing support at the district level for collecting data at the agricultural services level, preparing information, reviewing progress and providing necessary information to the national level and updating data in relation to the National Fertilizer Secretariat.
		Assisting Deputy Directors in obtaining fertilizer samples.
		Assisting Deputy Directors in coordinating training programs and meetings of Deputy Directors and Development Officers.
		Maintaining files of acts, circulars and guidelines related to chemical fertilizers and organic fertilizers.
		Preparing necessary information and reports for District Fertilizer Committees, conducting District Fertilizer Committees, following up and taking relevant actions to the Deputy Director (Fertilizers).
		Participating with Deputy Directors in seasonal meetings held under the chairmanship of the District Secretary when necessary.
		Maintaining the performance evaluation report files of Assistant Directors.
		Maintaining the front file, internal file, electricity bills and files related to the official language policy.
		Performing duties assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture, District Secretary and Deputy Directors.
04		Registration and renewal of registration of organic fertilizer production institutions.	P.L.P.B. Nishantha Development Officer
		Registration of chemical fertilizer sales outlets and issuance of certificates.
		Assisting Deputy Directors in obtaining fertilizer samples.
		Assisting Deputy Directors in coordinating training programs and meetings of Deputy Directors and Development Officers.
		Preparing necessary information and reports for District Fertilizer Committees, conducting District Fertilizer Committees, following up and assisting the Deputy Director (Fertilizers) in taking relevant actions.
		Maintaining files of organic fertilizer producers.
		Maintaining log book, fuel order book and running records related to vehicle maintenance.
		Maintaining audit report files, investigation files, files related to fixed assets of the office and files related to complaints of the Human Rights Commission.
		Maintaining files related to annual, monthly progress and implementation plan.
		Performing duties assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture, District Secretary and Deputy Directors.
05		Maintaining temporary and personal files of Deputy Directors and Development Officers.	R.M. Sanjeewa Development Officer
		Maintaining upcoming and past program files of Deputy Directors and Development Officers.
		Maintaining temporary personal sub-files of casual and multi-purpose development assistants.
		Maintaining attendance register, leave register, short leave register, duty leave register.
		Maintaining stock register, customer register.
		Maintaining transfer files of development officers.
		Assisting Deputy Directors in obtaining organic fertilizer samples.
		Maintaining General 219 (Receipt Orders) and General 141 (Issuance Orders) documents.
		Maintaining leave circulars and instructions file.
		Maintaining financial related duties and related files.
		Preparing, filing, settling bills and maintaining relevant documents.
		Taking care of salaries and payments, Development Officer travel allowances and purchasing goods and services.
		Maintaining the appropriations register.
		Assisting Deputy Directors in obtaining fertilizer samples.
		Assisting Deputy Directors in coordinating training programs and meetings of Deputy Directors and Development Officers.
		Performing duties assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture, District Secretary and Deputy Directors.

Our Services

Issuance of Licenses

Issuance of Licenses

1. Obtaining organic and chemical fertilizer production licenses

2. Issuing import licenses for chemical fertilizers.

3. Issuing licenses related to mixing fertilizers.

Obtaining fertilizer production licenses, issuing organic and chemical fertilizer import licenses, and obtaining fertilizer blending licenses can also be done through the website by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code.

WWW.Services.nfmis.nfs.gov.lk

Taking samples/granting approval for quality certificates of the produced organic fertilizers before releasing them to the market.

Maintaining a database of fertilizer stocks in state fertilizer stores, agricultural service centers and private fertilizer outlets in the district.

1988 No.68 Regulation of Fertilizer Act.

Last Updated Date : 2025-07-09

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Head of The Department

Mr.W.M. Rohana Bandara

Deputy Director (Fertilizer)