New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India’s fertiliser security for farmers remains strong, stable, and well-managed, with availability consistently exceeding requirement across all major fertilisers, according to an official update issued on Thursday.For Kharif 2026, the fertiliser requirement has been assessed by the Agriculture Ministry at 390.54 lakh metric tonnes (LMT). Against this, around 193.38 LMT is available as of Thursday, which works out to 50 per cent, significantly higher than the usual le…
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Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) In a bid to empower farmers and ensure the availability of high-quality seeds, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday announced that the state will soon enact its own Seed Act. The proposed legislation will legally protect farmers, allowing them to store, use, exchange, and sell their own seeds (without using a branded name).The Act will also ensure farmers receive immediate compensation if crop failure occurs due to defective seeds, he stated….
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India’s fertiliser security remains strong, stable and well-managed, with availability consistently exceeding requirement across all major fertilisers, the government said on Friday, dismissing recent claims of shortages as unfounded.According to the Department of Fertilisers, data from the recently concluded Rabi 2025–26 season, as well as the ongoing financial year, indicate a comfortable and well-buffered supply position across the country.”The Department of Fer…