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Agriculture
Madhya Pradesh Halts Subsidised Fertiliser Sales, Farmers Alarmed
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 07:17 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended all subsidised fertiliser sales, sparking fears among farmers of a looming supply shortage.
The state agriculture department announced that all subsidised fertiliser sales have been halted across Madhya Pradesh.
The decision, made without a public explanation, has left farmers in every district concerned about the availability of essential inputs for their crops.
Farmers have voiced anxiety that the sudden stop could lead to a shortage of fertilisers, potentially affecting sowing schedules and crop yields.
So far, the government has not indicated when or how the sales will resume, leaving the agricultural community in uncertainty.
The decision, made without a public explanation, has left farmers in every district concerned about the availability of essential inputs for their crops.
Farmers have voiced anxiety that the sudden stop could lead to a shortage of fertilisers, potentially affecting sowing schedules and crop yields.
So far, the government has not indicated when or how the sales will resume, leaving the agricultural community in uncertainty.