Fertilizer Shortage Sparks Anger Among Odisha Farmers
Despite favourable rainfall this Kharif season, farmers across Odisha are struggling due to a severe shortage of fertilisers.
Cooperative societies and government warehouses reportedly have stock but are failing to distribute it, leaving cultivators frustrated after waiting in long queues.
In the open market, fertilisers are being sold at inflated rates—sometimes four times the official price.
Farmers allege they are being forced to purchase additional products such as nano urea, herbicides, and plant boosters along with fertilisers, adding to their financial burden.
Digital registration through the AgriStack app has further complicated access, with frequent network issues and verification delays.
The agriculture department has admitted a shortage of DAP fertiliser and advised farmers to use complex fertilisers as alternatives.
Farmers warn of large‑scale protests if the crisis is not resolved quickly.
Experts caution that delays in fertiliser supply could harm crop yields, threatening both livelihoods and food security in the state.
