Fertiliser shortage leaves farmers scrambling amid tighter border checks
Summary
Farmers in Nepal are facing severe fertiliser shortages during the paddy transplanting season, forcing many to seek supplies across the border in India amid tighter security checks and limited domestic availability.
Key Points
- Nepali farmers are struggling with severe fertiliser shortages, impacting the paddy transplanting season.
- Many farmers are attempting to buy fertiliser from Indian border markets but face tightening checks by Indian security forces and rising prices.
- Chemical fertiliser supplies within Nepal are inadequate, with distribution falling far below demand in multiple districts.
- Delayed or lack of fertiliser application is threatening crop yields and causing stress among farmers across various provinces.
