No fertiliser shortage for Kharif sowing, says Centre; govt urges farmers not to panic buy – The Times of India

No fertiliser shortage for Kharif sowing, says Centre; govt urges farmers not to panic buy – The Times of India

The Centre on Monday said India has “ample” fertiliser stocks to meet demand for the upcoming Kharif sowing season and appealed to farmers not to resort to panic buying amid concerns triggered by the Middle East situation, PTI reported.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in Middle East, Aparna S Sharma, Additional Secretary in the…

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64 LT urea, 19 LT other fertilisers: India boosts import plans as global prices double amid Middle East crisis – The Times of India

64 LT urea, 19 LT other fertilisers: India boosts import plans as global prices double amid Middle East crisis – The Times of India

India is lining up major fertiliser imports ahead of the upcoming kharif season as global prices have almost doubled due the ongoing Middle East crisis, pushing import bill higher. The government on Monday said that it plans to import 64 lakh tonnes of urea and 19 lakh tonnes of other fertilisers, even as domestic availability…

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‘More than adequate stocks’: Government assures no fertiliser shortage amid Middle East crisis – The Times of India

‘More than adequate stocks’: Government assures no fertiliser shortage amid Middle East crisis – The Times of India

The ongoing Middle East crisis has triggered concerns over the supply of several essential commodities, including fertilisers. Addressing these worries, the government on Saturday said the country’s fertiliser availability remains stable, assuring that existing stocks of urea and other key crop nutrients are “more than adequate”.Speaking at an inter-ministerial media briefing on the situation related…

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