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India Faces Potential Fertilizer Shortages Amid Shipping Disruptions

3/26/2026

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India may face fertiliser shortages due to shipping disruptions from the Middle East war, though stocks are sufficient for the upcoming sowing season.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) says measures are in place to protect fertiliser supplies.
Analysts warn that fertiliser production may decline if disruptions continue.
Fertiliser companies say shortages could arise later in the season due to rising global fertiliser prices.

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India may face fertiliser shortages due to shipping disruptions from the Middle East war, though stocks are sufficient for the upcoming sowing season.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) says measures are in place to protect fertiliser supplies.
Analysts warn that fertiliser production may decline if disruptions continue.
Fertiliser companies say shortages could arise later in the season due to rising global fertiliser prices.