210,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser to arrive by mid-August
Summary
Nepal's government plans to import 210,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser by mid-August to support the paddy cultivation season and prevent shortages.
Key Points
- The government aims to import 210,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser by mid-August.
- Imports include 120,000 tonnes of urea and 60,000 tonnes of diammonium phosphate through global tenders.
- An additional 30,000 tonnes of urea will come from India under a government-to-government agreement.
- A hotline and QR code system have been introduced to report fertiliser distribution irregularities.
