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South Asia Faces Fertilizer Crisis, Threatening Crop Yields

4/2/2026

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Story summary

South Asia's sowing season faces fertiliser cost rises and supply uncertainty linked to Middle East.
In India, farmer Ramesh Kumar calculates crop expenses and fears prices may delay family commitments.
Farmers in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal report similar worries about fertiliser availability and costs.
Governments monitor the situation; some expand domestic production and advise traditional nutrient use.
If fertiliser access falls, yields could drop and food prices may rise.

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Story summary

South Asia's sowing season faces fertiliser cost rises and supply uncertainty linked to Middle East.
In India, farmer Ramesh Kumar calculates crop expenses and fears prices may delay family commitments.
Farmers in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal report similar worries about fertiliser availability and costs.
Governments monitor the situation; some expand domestic production and advise traditional nutrient use.
If fertiliser access falls, yields could drop and food prices may rise.