Key Takeaways:

• Larger fertilizer imports this year compared to previous years.
• Nationwide supply calendar planned for systematic distribution.
• 550,000 metric tons already dispatched, but demand continues to rise.

KATHMANDU, JULY 12 Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has assured farmers that the government is working to ensure a smooth supply of fertilizers in the coming days. She noted that a larger quantity of chemical fertilizers has been imported this year compared to previous years. Speaking at a programme in Khairahani, Chitwan, the Minister acknowledged that technical issues in supply management had caused delays for farmers. She emphasized that the government is exploring more convenient ways to import fertilizers, with a new consignment set to arrive on the first day of the upcoming fiscal year. Minister Chaudhary announced that a nationwide fertilizer supply calendar will be prepared to make distribution more systematic. She said coordination among the three tiers of government will be strengthened to ensure timely delivery. Despite these efforts, challenges remain in balancing demand and supply. With farming activities expanding, demand for chemical fertilizers has risen sharply. The government has already dispatched 550,000 metric tons across the country in the current fiscal year, but shortages persist.