Agriculture Ministry States: No Shortage of Fertilizer, Nearly 150,000 Metric Tons in Stock

5 Jestha, Kathmandu – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment has reported that it currently holds 144,803 metric tons of chemical fertilizer in stock. In a press conference held on Tuesday, Dr. Ramkrishna Shrestha, Chief Secretary of the Agriculture Development Division of the ministry, provided detailed information regarding the fertilizer inventory. He also asserted that there is no immediate shortage of fertilizer.
Due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, delays have occurred in the timely delivery of tendered fertilizer shipments. The ministry expressed confidence that once the obstruction in the Strait of Hormuz is cleared, 491,000 metric tons of fertilizer ordered through tenders will arrive as scheduled. The ministry also noted that fertilizer prices have increased compared to previous years, citing this prevailing disruption as a key factor.
In light of the uncertainty around fertilizer supply timing caused by the conflict, Secretary Shrestha has urged farmers to adopt organic fertilizers. He emphasized not limiting fertilizer use to chemical types alone and encouraged special attention to soil health preservation during fertilizer application. –RASS