The global fertiliser crisis may hit Nepal hard this plantation season
Summary
Nepal faces a critical fertiliser shortage for the upcoming paddy transplantation season due to global supply disruptions and rising prices, risking lower crop yields and higher food costs.
Key Points
- Global fertiliser supply disruptions, particularly from West Asia, are impacting Nepal's fertiliser availability ahead of the planting season.
- Nepal currently has 183,000 tonnes of fertiliser expected for paddy transplantation but requires at least 250,000 tonnes, leading to potential shortages.
- Rising global fertiliser prices and supply uncertainties are complicating Nepal's procurement, with government subsidies under strain.
- Nepal seeks to renew a memorandum with India to secure fertiliser imports and is exploring alternative strategies including joint investments abroad.
