Nepal seeks urgent fertiliser imports from India ahead of paddy season
Summary
Nepal has formally requested fertiliser imports from India under a government-to-government arrangement to secure supply ahead of the paddy planting season amid global disruptions.
Key Points
- Nepal has requested 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India under a government-to-government agreement to address supply concerns.
- The procurement includes 60,000 tonnes of urea and 20,000 tonnes of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) to support paddy cultivation.
- Global supply disruptions and rising prices have reduced Nepal's fertiliser procurement capacity from 550,000 to 440,000 tonnes this fiscal year.
- Fertiliser shortages pose risks to crop yields, food prices, and farm incomes, amid additional challenges from below-normal rainfall forecasts and geopolitical tensions.
