Despite PM’s assurance, fertilizer crisis continues to hit Madhesh farmers hard
Summary
Farmers in Madhesh Province continue to suffer from severe fertilizer shortages despite Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's assurances of sufficient stock and incoming supplies, leading to inflated prices and potential crop production losses amid delayed paddy transplantation.
Key Points
- Madhesh farmers are facing a severe shortage of fertilizers despite government assurances of sufficient stock.
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli claims no shortage exists, but farmers report inflated prices and inaccessibility.
- Only a fraction of needed fertilizers has been supplied in FY 2024/25, with demand far exceeding supply in Madhesh Province.
- Delayed fertilizer access and paddy transplanting could reduce agricultural production by around 27% this year.
