Farmers suffer from fertilizer shortage despite govt’s promise of smooth supply
Summary
Farmers continue to face fertilizer shortages despite government assurances of adequate supply during the rice plantation season. The government cites budget constraints and procurement issues as reasons for the delay.
Key Points
- The government has failed to ensure timely fertilizer supply for farmers despite prior assurances.
- Minister Ram Nath Adhikari stated fertilizers imported from Kolkata will be available in 7-10 days.
- Only about half of Nepal's annual fertilizer demand is currently met due to budget and procurement issues.
- Experts criticize government inaction, calling fertilizer shortage a recurring problem affecting farmers.
