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MP govt bans fertiliser sales, 82 lakh farmers hit in Kharif season
The Madhya Pradesh government has banned all fertiliser sales from 7 PM on August 14 until further orders, right in the middle of the Kharif season. The move affects about 82 lakh…
The Story in Brief
The Madhya Pradesh government has banned all fertiliser sales from 7 PM on August 14 until further orders, right in the middle of the Kharif season. The move affects about 82 lakh farmers, with paddy growers expected to face the worst shortage. India TV News reports farmers have expressed concern that the ban will hurt crop yields and disrupt sowing schedules.
The Indian Opinion
The Madhya Pradesh fertiliser ban is being painted as a sudden blow to farmers, but the government must clarify if it is a stock-check measure or a supply failure. No scheme works if it springs a surprise mid-season, leaving paddy growers scrambling. The real test is how soon the ban lifts and whether the state has stocked enough fertiliser before the rains end.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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