Nepal to procure 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India as Iran disrupts global supply chains

New Delhi: Nepal has decided to procure 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India under a government-to-government arrangement, as global supply disruptions and soaring prices following the West Asia war threaten farm output.

The one-time purchase includes 60,000 tonnes of urea and 20,000 tonnes of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), Kathmandu-based sources said.

Nepal's paddy transplantation season begins in June, increasing pressure on the government to secure supplies from friendly countries, according to a report in the Kathmandu Post.

"The government has allocated ₹28.82 billion in subsidies for fertiliser imports in the current fiscal year, initially targeting procurement of 550,000 tonnes. However, escalating global prices-largely driven by geopolitical tensions-have reduced purchasing capacity to around 440,000 tonnes," the newspaper reported on Tuesday.

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